Pitholi - Banda, Sagar

Pitholi is a village situated in the Banda tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Pitholi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pitholi is 460215. The village covers a total geographical area of 518.52 hectares and falls under the 470335 pincode. Banda is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Pitholi

According to the 2011 Census, Pitholi village had a total population of 1,058 people, including 548 males and 510 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.29%, with male literacy at 69.18% and female literacy at 52.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 341.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Pitholi

Pitholi 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 Pitholi

Pitholi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Makronia, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banda to Pitholi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Pitholi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pitholi

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

Health Facilities in Pitholi

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

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