Paira - Barwadih, Latehar

Paira is a village situated in the Barwadih subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barwadih and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Ukamanr serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paira is 366947. The village covers a total geographical area of 225.73 hectares and falls under the 829204 pincode. Daltonganj is the nearest town.

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

Population of Paira

According to the 2011 Census, Paira village had a total population of 659 people, including 334 males and 325 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.74%, with male literacy at 62.07% and female literacy at 35.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 515.

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

Nearby Villages of Paira

Paira 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 Paira

Paira is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barwadih Jn, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Paira is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paira

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

Health Facilities in Paira

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

FAQs about Paira