Penchla - Balghat, Karauli

Penchla is a village situated in the Balghat tehsil of Karauli district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 22 km from Todabhim and around 52 km from Karauli. Lapawali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Penchla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Penchla is 076280. The village covers a total geographical area of 234.16 hectares and falls under the 322238 pincode. Hindaun is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Penchla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Todabhim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karauli-Dholpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Penchla

According to the 2011 Census, Penchla village had a total population of 1,229 people, including 653 males and 576 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.66%, with male literacy at 86.92% and female literacy at 41.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 318.

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

Nearby Villages of Penchla

Penchla 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 Penchla

Penchla is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sikroda Mina, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hindaun to Penchla is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karauli to Penchla is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Penchla

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

Health Facilities in Penchla

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

FAQs about Penchla