Pilkhuni - Atrauli, Aligarh

Pilkhuni is a village situated in the Atrauli tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Atrauli and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Pilkhuni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pilkhuni is 122051. The village covers a total geographical area of 74.23 hectares and falls under the 202282 pincode. Atrauli is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Pilkhuni

As per Census 2011, Pilkhuni village has a total population of 1,544 people, consisting of 797 males and 747 females. The village has 266 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 241 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 861 literate and 683 illiterate residents. Additionally, 501 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,544797747
Child Population (0–6 yrs)241118123
Scheduled Castes (SC)501260241
Literate Population861552309
Illiterate Population683245438

Nearby Villages of Pilkhuni

Pilkhuni 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ShekhupurWest0.60 km
Inayatpur KasbaSouth-East0.96 km
Panhara AbdullapurWest1.28 km
Chaupur HaujEast1.66 km
RajmargpurNorth1.85 km
UsmanpurNorth-West2.19 km
Pahar GarhiSouth-East2.35 km
BirnerEast2.36 km
JakhairaWest2.50 km
SarfuddinpurNorth-East2.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pilkhuni

Pilkhuni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sunamai Halt, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Atrauli to Pilkhuni is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Pilkhuni is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pilkhuni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Pilkhuni

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Pilkhuni

Where is Pilkhuni located?

Pilkhuni village is located in Atrauli Tehsil, Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pilkhuni?

Pilkhuni is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pilkhuni?

The pincode of Pilkhuni is 202282.

What is the population of Pilkhuni?

Pilkhuni has a total population of 1,544, including 797 males and 747 females.

How many households are there in Pilkhuni?

There are 266 households in Pilkhuni.

What is the literacy rate in Pilkhuni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pilkhuni is 55.76%. Male literacy is 69.26% and female literacy is 41.37%.