Indian Village Directory

Pahkaul Village

Pahkaul is an inhabited village in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216444, the Census 2011 record lists 1,772 people in 311 households and the reported area is 236.25 hectares. The local references include Dhanauji Gram Panchayat, Gaunaha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkatiyaganj at about 18 km.

In short:

Pahkaul is a village in Gaunaha Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 216444 and 1,772 people in 311 households.

Village Code216444
Population1,772
Households311
Area236.25 hectares
Nearest TownNarkatiyaganj

Detailed village profile

Pahkaul at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,772 people, 236.25 hectares of reported area and Narkatiyaganj as the nearest town reference for Pahkaul, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
Block Gaunaha
CD Block Gaunaha
Gram Panchayat Dhanauji
  • Pahkaul falls under Gaunaha Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 216444.
  • The record lists 1,772 people living in 311 households.
  • The reported village area is 236.25 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Narkatiyaganj.
  • 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
Pahkaul
Census Village Code
216444
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gaunaha
Sub-district Census Code
01015
CD Block
Gaunaha
Gram Panchayat
Dhanauji
Households
311
Population
1,772
Male Population
934
Female Population
838
Sex Ratio
897.22
Area
236.25 hectares
Area
2.36 sq km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
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 750.05 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.7 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 11.91% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 48.08% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 82.2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Pahkaul in the official administrative record. Census village code 216444, Dhanauji Gram Panchayat and Gaunaha CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01015
Village Census Code
216444
CD Block Code
0003
Gram Panchayat Code
0009
CD Block Name
Gaunaha
Gram Panchayat Name
Dhanauji

Location and Distance

Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town listed for Pahkaul, about 18 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 53 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gaunaha
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
53 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Narkatiyaganj
Distance within State/UT
18 km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
236.25 hectares
Area
2.36 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,772 people in 311 households, with 934 male residents and 838 female residents. The average household size is 5.7, and SC share is 11.91% and ST share is 48.08% for Pahkaul. Population density works out to about 750.05 people per sq km.

Total Households
311
Total Population
1,772
Male Population
934
Female Population
838
Sex Ratio
897.22
Average Household Size
5.7
SC Population
211
SC Male Population
118
SC Female Population
93
SC Population Share
11.91
ST Population
852
ST Male Population
430
ST Female Population
422
ST Population Share
48.08
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Pahkaul list 1 government 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pahkaul include hand pump water and river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.4 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Pahkaul include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Pahkaul include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, PDS shop and assembly polling station. 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
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Pahkaul show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 146 hectares and irrigated land is 120 hectares (82.2% 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
16.4
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.05 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
6.8 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
48.4 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.3 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
9.9 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
146.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
26 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
120.0
Waterfall Area In Hectares
120 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pahkaul village located?

Pahkaul is in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Pahkaul village in?

Pahkaul village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Pahkaul village in?

Pahkaul village is in Bihar.

Which block is Pahkaul under?

Pahkaul comes under Gaunaha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Pahkaul?

The Census village code of Pahkaul is 216444.

Which Gram Panchayat is Pahkaul under?

Pahkaul is listed under Dhanauji Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gaunaha.

What is the population of Pahkaul village?

The village record lists 1,772 people and 311 households for Pahkaul.

How many households are in Pahkaul village?

The village record lists 311 households for Pahkaul.

What is the male and female population of Pahkaul?

The record lists 934 male residents and 838 female residents for Pahkaul.

What is the sex ratio of Pahkaul village?

The sex ratio of Pahkaul is 897.22 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Pahkaul village?

The reported geographical area of Pahkaul is 236.25 hectares.

What is the population density of Pahkaul village?

The approximate population density of Pahkaul is 750.05 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Pahkaul?

The nearest town listed for Pahkaul is Narkatiyaganj, about 18 km away.

How far is Pahkaul from the district headquarters?

Pahkaul is about 53 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Pahkaul from the sub-district headquarters?

Pahkaul is about 18 km from Gaunaha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Pahkaul?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Pahkaul.

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

For Pahkaul, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 146 hectares and irrigated land is 120 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.