Indian Village Directory

Pathra Village

Pathra is an inhabited village in Meskaur Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 258243, the Census 2011 record lists 2,226 people in 284 households and the reported area is 284 hectares. The local references include Meksaur Gram Panchayat, Meskaur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hisua at about 15 km.

In short:

Pathra is a village in Meskaur Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 258243 and 2,226 people in 284 households.

Village Code258243
Population2,226
Households284
Area284 hectares
Nearest TownHisua

Detailed village profile

Pathra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,226 people, 284 hectares of reported area and Hisua as the nearest town reference for Pathra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nawada
Block Meskaur
CD Block Meskaur
Gram Panchayat Meksaur
  • Pathra falls under Meskaur Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 258243.
  • The record lists 2,226 people living in 284 households.
  • The reported village area is 284 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Hisua.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Pathra
Census Village Code
258243
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nawada
District Census Code
237
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Meskaur
Sub-district Census Code
01522
CD Block
Meskaur
Gram Panchayat
Meksaur
Households
284
Population
2,226
Male Population
1,152
Female Population
1,074
Sex Ratio
932.29
Area
284 hectares
Area
2.84 sq km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
805122
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 783.8 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 7.84 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 15.36% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.09% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 99.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Pathra in the official administrative record. Census village code 258243, Meksaur Gram Panchayat and Meskaur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
237
Sub-district Census Code
01522
Village Census Code
258243
CD Block Code
0510
Gram Panchayat Code
5
CD Block Name
Meskaur
Gram Panchayat Name
Meksaur

Location and Distance

Hisua is the nearest town listed for Pathra, about 15 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 34 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Meskaur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Nawada
Distance from District Headquarter
34 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Hisua
Distance within State/UT
15 km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
284 hectares
Area
2.84 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,226 people in 284 households, with 1,152 male residents and 1,074 female residents. The average household size is 7.84, and SC share is 15.36% and ST share is 0.09% for Pathra. Population density works out to about 783.8 people per sq km.

Total Households
284
Total Population
2,226
Male Population
1,152
Female Population
1,074
Sex Ratio
932.29
Average Household Size
7.84
SC Population
342
SC Male Population
184
SC Female Population
158
SC Population Share
15.36
ST Population
2
ST Male Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.09
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Pathra list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pathra include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
65.6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Pathra include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Pathra include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Public Library
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Pathra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 233 hectares and irrigated land is 231.6 hectares (99.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
44.7
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
6.3 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
233.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
1.4 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
231.6
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
166 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pathra village located?

Pathra is in Meskaur Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Pathra village in?

Pathra village is in Nawada district.

Which state is Pathra village in?

Pathra village is in Bihar.

Which block is Pathra under?

Pathra comes under Meskaur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Pathra?

The Census village code of Pathra is 258243.

Which Gram Panchayat is Pathra under?

Pathra is listed under Meksaur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Meskaur.

What is the population of Pathra village?

The village record lists 2,226 people and 284 households for Pathra.

How many households are in Pathra village?

The village record lists 284 households for Pathra.

What is the male and female population of Pathra?

The record lists 1,152 male residents and 1,074 female residents for Pathra.

What is the sex ratio of Pathra village?

The sex ratio of Pathra is 932.29 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Pathra village?

The reported geographical area of Pathra is 284 hectares.

What is the population density of Pathra village?

The approximate population density of Pathra is 783.8 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Pathra?

The nearest town listed for Pathra is Hisua, about 15 km away.

How far is Pathra from the district headquarters?

Pathra is about 34 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Pathra from the sub-district headquarters?

Pathra is about 5 km from Meskaur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Pathra?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 government middle school for Pathra.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Pathra?

For Pathra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 233 hectares and irrigated land is 231.6 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Pathra.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.