Pethia - Jalalpur, Ambedkar Nagar

Pethia is a village situated in the Jalalpur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalpur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Pethia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pethia is 167967. The village covers a total geographical area of 501.2 hectares and falls under the 224149 pincode. Jalalpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Pethia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Pethia

According to the 2011 Census, Pethia village had a total population of 4,560 people, including 2,298 males and 2,262 females, living in 730 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.42%, with male literacy at 80.72% and female literacy at 60.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,563.

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

Nearby Villages of Pethia

Pethia 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 Pethia

Pethia 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 Tulsi Nagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalalpur to Pethia is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Pethia is about 32 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 Pethia

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

Health Facilities in Pethia

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

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