Pakri - Hasanpura, Siwan

Pakri is a village situated in the Hasanpura subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hasanpura and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Pakari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pakri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakri is 232584. The village covers a total geographical area of 151.21 hectares and falls under the 841240 pincode. Siwan is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Pakri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Daraundha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Siwan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pakri

According to the 2011 Census, Pakri village had a total population of 2,450 people, including 1,152 males and 1,298 females, living in 397 households. The sex ratio was 1,127 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.07%, with male literacy at 79.81% and female literacy at 52.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 773.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,4501,1521,298
Child Population (0–6 yrs)406206200
Scheduled Castes (SC)773361412
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,330755575
Illiterate Population1,120397723

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PipraSouth-East0.99 km
ShekhpurwaNorth1.05 km
PasiwarhSouth-East1.23 km
DibiWest1.39 km
MahualNorth-East1.57 km
TarwanSouth1.74 km
Harpur KotwaSouth-West1.89 km
MirachakNorth-East2.10 km
MerahiNorth-West2.12 km
MandrapaliNorth2.18 km

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 Duraundha Jn, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siwan to Pakri is about 16 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Pakri

Where is Pakri located?

Pakri village is located in Hasanpura Subdivision, Siwan district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pakri?

The Gram Panchayat of Pakri is Pakari.

What is the pincode of Pakri?

The pincode of Pakri is 841240.

What is the population of Pakri?

Pakri had a total population of 2,450, including 1,152 males and 1,298 females.

How many households are there in Pakri?

Pakri had 397 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pakri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pakri was 65.07%. Male literacy was 79.81% and female literacy was 52.37%.