Pakar - Bahoriband, Katni

Pakar is a village situated in the Bahoriband tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahoriband and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Pakar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakar is 488713. The village covers a total geographical area of 201.93 hectares and falls under the 483331 pincode. Sihora is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Pakar

As per Census 2011, Pakar village has a total population of 1,106 people, consisting of 562 males and 544 females. The village has 263 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 166 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 658 literate and 448 illiterate residents. Additionally, 150 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pakar

Pakar 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 Pakar

Pakar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Salaia, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sihora to Pakar is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Pakar is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pakar

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

Health Facilities in Pakar

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

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