Pakri Barawan
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Pakri Barawan | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Pakri Barawan Location in Bihar, India | |
| Coordinates: 24°57′06″N 85°44′05″E / 24.9516193°N 85.7347475°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | Nawada |
| Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 68,780 |
| • Density | 376/km2 (970/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, English, Urdu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 805124 |
| Telephone code | 06325 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-BR |
| Vehicle registration | BR-27 |
| Sex ratio | 1000-948 ♂/♀ |
Pakri Barawan is a town in the Nawada District of the Indian state of Bihar.
Geography
The town of Pakri Barawan is located at 25°01′N 85°38′E / 25.01°N 85.63°E on Nawada-Jamui SH-8, 22 km away from the town of Nawada. It comprises two Gram Panchayats: Pakri Barawan Uttar (North) and Pakri Barawan Dakshini (South).
Demographics
As of 2011[update], Pakri Barawan had a population of 68,780.
In Pakri Barawan, the female to male sex ratio is 948/1,000, higher than the state average of 918/1,000. The gender ratio for children in Pakri Barawan is 924/1,000 compared to the Bihar state average of 935/1,000.
The literacy rate of Pakri Barawan on average is 58.64%, which is lesser than the state average of 61.80%. Whereas male literacy is around 66.87%, the female literacy rate is 49.64%. Scheduled Castes (SC) constitute 11.58%, while Schedule Tribes (ST) were 0.02%, of the total population in Pakri Barawan. [2] Hindi and Urdu are the main languages spoken in the area, though Magahi, Angika, and English are also used by some people.
Transport
The town is well connected to other parts of the state by roadways. SH-8 for example runs through Pakri Barawan and connects the Nawada and Jamui districts. There is also a primary national highway, NH-31, 96 km from Pakri Barawan, connecting the town with the rest of the Bihar state. The other areas connected by roads are Warisaliganj, Lakhisarai, Kawakole, and Sheikhpura. Direct buses for Patna, Ranchi, Dhanbad, Tata, Kolkata, Ranchi are also available through various transport providers. Safaris, maxis, and auto-rickshaws are major means of local transport within and around the area. The nearest airports to Pakri Barawan are Gaya international airport (75 km away) and Patna Airport(102 km away).
Connectivity of Pakri Barawan[3]
Type and Status:
Public Bus Service - Available within the village,
Private Bus Service - Available within the village,
Railway Station - Available within 10+ km distance,
Airport - Gaya international airport 75 km away.
Administration
Pakri Barawan has a block office headquarters of the same-named block. Pakri Barawan falls under the jurisdiction of Warisaliganj Vidhan sabha and Nawada Lok Sabha constituency.
List of Muhalla in the city of Pakri Barawan
- Lohar tola, shiv mandir( MAHAKAL NAGAR)
- Dostali Bigha
- Gulzarbagh
- AmanBagh अमन बाग
- waris hayat mohallah
- Koiri Tola
- Pakri
- ChamanBagh चमन बाग
- Mustufa Nagar
- Muhammad Pur
- Rashool Nagar
- Santi Nagar
- Hanuman Nagar
- Badi Talab
- Azad Nagar
- Chhoti Talab (Baghicha)
- Musahar Toli
- Babhan
- Purab tola(yadav tola)
List of Villages under Pakri Marwan block
Akauna, Anjunar, Arsaniya, Asawan, Baliari, bajpur, Buzurg, Bardiha, Barhauna, Bazidpur, Belkhunda, Bhagwanpur, Khapura, Bihta, Budhauli, Datraul, Dhamaul, Dharahra, Dhewadha, Chhatarwar, Dhonrah, Diaura, Dola, Dumrawan, Dumri, Gulni, Hasna, Hathiauri, Hunrarahi, Iruri, Jalpar, Jamhariya, JasatJiuri, Kachna, Kapsandi, Kawala, Keshori, Kharant, Kunanpur, Kurhaita, Lilo, Lodipur, Madhepur, Maheshpur, Marawa, Meghipur, Mehdipur, Nejai, Odhpura, Parariya, Poksi, Rayees, Rampur, Rewar, Rohuwa, Semariya, Senduara,Tapsipur Shamdewa, Tanpura, Thalpos, Tirwa, Turkban, Ukaura, Wairani SudanPur.
Education
There are public middle schools, high schools, and many colleges available for graduate level studies in the town. There are also many private schools following the pattern of CBSE. The name Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya of the Nawada district is located at Reward, 3 km from the town.
Economy
The economy consists mainly of large and small retailers, often with producers in nearby communities. A famous tasty sweet, called Wara (Bara), is prepared only in Pakri Barawan.