Pakri - Barharia, Siwan

Pakri is a village situated in the Barharia subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barharia and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Pakri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakri is 231416. The village covers a total geographical area of 138 hectares and falls under the 841232 pincode. Siwan is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Pakri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Siwan Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Pakri

According to the 2011 Census, Pakri village had a total population of 2,604 people, including 1,277 males and 1,327 females, living in 396 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.88%, with male literacy at 83.76% and female literacy at 58.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 371, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Pakri

Pakri is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Pakri

Pakri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hathua, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siwan to Pakri is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pakri

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pakri village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Pakri

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pakri village are given below:

FAQs about Pakri