Pakri Barawan

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{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
{{Infobox settlement
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| native_name = Pakri Barawan
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| settlement_type = Town
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| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Bihar]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Nawada district|Nawada]]
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| elevation_m = 68
| population_total = 68,780
| population_as_of = 2011
| population_footnotes = <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/257700-pakri-barwan-bihar.html|title = Pakri Barwan Village Population - Pakribarawan - Nawada, Bihar}}</ref>
| population_density_km2 = 376
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| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 805124
| area_code = 06325
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| registration_plate = [[List of RTO districts in India#BR.E2.80.94Bihar|BR]]-27
| blank1_name_sec1 = [[Human sex ratio|Sex ratio]]
| blank1_info_sec1 = 1000-948 [[male|♂]]/[[female|♀]]
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'''Pakri Barawan''' is a town in the [[Nawada District]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Bihar]].

==Geography==
The town of Pakri Barawan is located at {{Coord|25.01|N|85.63|E|}} on Nawada-Jamui SH-8, 22 km away from the town of [[Nawada]].
It is divided into two [[Gram Panchayat]]s: Pakri Barawan Uttar (North) and Pakri Barawan Dakshini (South).

==Demographics==
{{As of|2011}}, the town has 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 sex ratio for children in Pakri Barawan is 924:1,000, compared to the Bihar state average of 935:1,000.

The literacy rate of the town is on average 58.64%, lower than the state average of 61.80%. The male literacy rate is approximately 66.87%, and the female literacy rate is approximately 49.64%. Scheduled Castes (SC) constitute 11.58% of the total population, while Schedule Tribes (ST) constitute 0.02%.<ref>http://nawada.bih.nic.in/</ref> [[Hindi]] and [[Urdu]] are the main languages spoken in the area, though [[Magahi language|some people also use Magahi, Angika, and English]].

==Transport==
The town is well connected to other parts of the state by roads. SH-8, for example, runs through Pakri Barawan and connects it to 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 [[Bihar]]. [[Warisaliganj]], [[Lakhisarai]], [[Kawakole]], and [[Sheikhpura]] are also connected to Pakri Barawan by road. Direct buses for [[Patna]], [[Dhanbad]], [[Jamshedpur|Tata]], [[Kolkata]], [[Ranchi]] are available through various transport providers. Safaris, maxis, and auto-rickshaws are used for local transport in 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<ref>https://researchwap.com</ref>

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 an office block headquarters. Pakri Barawan falls under the jurisdiction of [[Warisaliganj (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Warisaliganj]] Vidhan sabha and [[Nawada (Lok Sabha constituency)|Nawada Lok Sabha constituency]].

==List of Muhalla in the city of Pakri Barawan==
* Lohar tola Shiv Mandir
* Dostali Bigha
* Choudhary Mohalla
* Gulzarbagh
* Aman Bagh
* Waris Hayat Mohallah
* Koyari Tola
* Pakri
* Chaman Bagh
* Mustufa Nagar
* Muhammad Pur
* Rashool Nagar
* Shanti Nagar
* Hanuman Nagar
* Badi Talab
* Azad Nagar
* Chhoti Talab (Baghicha)
* Musahar Toli
* Babhan Toli
* Purab tola (Yadav tola)

==List of villages under Pakri Barwan 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, Jasat Jiuri, 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 school [[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 sweet, Wara (Bara), is prepared only in Pakri Barawan.

==Notables==

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==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Magadh Division}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Nawada district]]

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