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

As per Census 2011, Paterha village has a total population of 6,118 people, consisting of 3,109 males and 3,009 females. The village has 1,037 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,041 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,582 literate and 2,536 illiterate residents. Additionally, 594 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 120 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Paterha are given below:

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