Paterha - Maharajganj, Siwan

Paterha is a village situated in the Maharajganj subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maharajganj and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Paterha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paterha is 231844. The village covers a total geographical area of 393 hectares and falls under the 841406 pincode. Maharajganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Paterha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Paterha

According to the 2011 Census, Paterha village had a total population of 6,118 people, including 3,109 males and 3,009 females, living in 1,037 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.55%, with male literacy at 80.17% and female literacy at 61.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 594, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 120.

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

Nearby Villages of Paterha

Paterha 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 Paterha

Paterha 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 61.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maharajganj to Paterha is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Paterha is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paterha

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

Health Facilities in Paterha

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

FAQs about Paterha