Pirokhar is a village located in the Madhwapur Block of the Madhubani district in Bihar, India. It is administered under the Pirokhar Gram Panchayat and forms part of the Madhwapur Block.
Geography According to the land records of the Government of India, Pirokhar covers an area of approximately 507 hectares (5.07 km²).
Demographics As per the 2011 Census of India, Pirokhar has a total population of 6,397, including 3,379 males and 3,018 females, living in 1,471 households.
The literacy rate includes 3,303 literate individuals. Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe populations are also present in the village.
Education Educational institutions in the village include: P.S. Mushari Pirokhar, a primary school. U.M.S. Pirokhar, an upper middle school.
Administration Pirokhar is governed by the Gram Panchayat under the Madhwapur Community Development Block. It falls under the Harlakhi Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Madhubani Lok Sabha constituency.
Connectivity Road The village is connected to nearby towns such as Madhwapur and Basopatti through rural and district roads.Government of India – District Administration Madhubani. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
Rail The nearest railway station is: Janakpur Road railway station, approximately 10 km away.Indian Railways – Jhanjharpur Railway Station Details. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
Air Nearby airports include: Darbhanga Airport – approximately 70–75 kmDarbhanga Airport – Airports Authority of India. Retrieved 15 December 2025. Patna Airport – approximately 180 kmJay Prakash Narayan International Airport, Patna – Airports Authority of India. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
Culture The village follows traditional Maithili cultural practices. Major festivals such as Chhath, Durga Puja, Sama Chakeva, and Holi are widely celebrated in the Mithila region. Maithili and Hindi are the primary languages spoken by residents.
Postal services The postal PIN code of Pirokhar is 843319.
Places to visit nearby
Punaura Dham (Janaki Janmasthali) , Sitamarhi]] Punaura Dham (also locally known as Purodhan or Puronara Dhan) is a major Hindu pilgrimage site located in Sitamarhi district. It is regarded as the birthplace of Goddess Sita, where she is believed to have emerged from the earth during King Janaka’s ploughing.
The site includes the Janaki Janmasthali Temple and Janaki Kund and is an important part of the Ramayana Circuit of Bihar.
Located approximately 30–35 km (by road) from the Pirokhar region. Major attractions include the Janaki Janmasthali Temple and Janaki Kund. Forms part of the official *Ramayana Circuit* of Bihar.
Climate Pirokhar has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers, a strong monsoon season, and mild winters.
See also Madhwapur Madhubani district Villages in Bihar
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