Pakri - Nichlaul, Mahrajganj

Pakri is a village situated in the Nichlaul tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nichlaul and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Pakadi Bharat Khand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pakri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakri is 183988. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.96 hectares and falls under the 273304 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Pakri

As per Census 2011, Pakri village has a total population of 4,387 people, consisting of 2,214 males and 2,173 females. The village has 754 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 687 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,436 literate and 1,951 illiterate residents. Additionally, 703 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 39 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,3872,2142,173
Child Population (0–6 yrs)687368319
Scheduled Castes (SC)703369334
Scheduled Tribes (ST)392118
Literate Population2,4361,486950
Illiterate Population1,9517281,223

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)
Katahri KalaNorth-East0.85 km
LohiaSouth1.14 km
NahchhauriSouth-West1.29 km
Sanda KhurdSouth1.39 km
VisokhorEast1.68 km
SohatNorth-West1.69 km
GhornarWest1.86 km
Sanda KalaSouth2.18 km
GajauliSouth-West2.21 km
Gaura NipaniaNorth-East2.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pakri

Pakri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gurli Ramgarhwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.2 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 Mahrajganj to Pakri is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Pakri is about 25 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 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
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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 Nichlaul Tehsil, Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pakri?

The Gram Panchayat of Pakri is Pakadi Bharat Khand.

What is the pincode of Pakri?

The pincode of Pakri is 273304.

What is the population of Pakri?

Pakri has a total population of 4,387, including 2,214 males and 2,173 females.

How many households are there in Pakri?

There are 754 households in Pakri.

What is the literacy rate in Pakri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pakri is 55.53%. Male literacy is 67.12% and female literacy is 43.72%.