Pukhraha - Chandla, Chhatarpur

Pukhraha is a village situated in the Chandla tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandla and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Hatohan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pukhraha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pukhraha is 457632. The village covers a total geographical area of 217.83 hectares and falls under the 471525 pincode. Chandla is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Pukhraha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chandla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khajuraho Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pukhraha

As per Census 2011, Pukhraha village has a total population of 385 people, consisting of 205 males and 180 females. The village has 95 households and a sex ratio of 878 females per 1,000 males. There are 75 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 174 literate and 211 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pukhraha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Pukhraha

Pukhraha is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Pukhraha

Pukhraha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Singhpur Dumra, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandla to Pukhraha is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Pukhraha is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pukhraha

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pukhraha village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Pukhraha

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pukhraha village are given below:

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