Pilkhava - Akbarpur, Ambedkar Nagar

Pilkhava is a village situated in the Akbarpur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akbarpur and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Pilkhawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pilkhava village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pilkhava is 168145. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.24 hectares and falls under the 224151 pincode. Katehri is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Pilkhava

As per Census 2011, Pilkhava village has a total population of 1,038 people, consisting of 498 males and 540 females. The village has 168 households and a sex ratio of 1,084 females per 1,000 males. There are 130 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 642 literate and 396 illiterate residents. Additionally, 345 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pilkhava

Pilkhava 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 Pilkhava

Pilkhava is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Katahri, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katehri to Pilkhava is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Pilkhava is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pilkhava

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

Health Facilities in Pilkhava

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

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