Pakistan, village in India
Pakistan is a small village in Purnia district in Bihar with roughly 250 residents who rely mainly on farming. Residents grow rice, wheat, and maize, and the settlement sits near National Highway 31, which connects Patna and Purnia.
The village became nearly empty after the 1947 Partition, as most Muslim residents left for East Pakistan, now Bangladesh. Later, tribal groups such as the Santhals settled in the area and repopulated it.
The name Pakistan shapes the village's identity and recalls the 1947 Partition, when many Muslim residents left the region. Residents view this name critically today and connect it to an old chapter of their local history that they would rather move beyond.
The village is difficult to reach for travelers, as roads are unpaved and poorly maintained. To access food or medical help, one must travel roughly 10 kilometers to neighboring towns.
Residents have launched a movement to officially rename the village Birsa Nagar, after tribal leader Birsa Munda. Some villagers even removed the old nameplate at the village entrance and put up a temporary sign, though official recognition is still pending.
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