Paiga - Gauriganj, Amethi

Paiga is a village situated in the Gauriganj tehsil of Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Gauriganj and around 48 km from Sultanpur. Paiga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paiga is 169243. The village covers a total geographical area of 293.12 hectares and falls under the 227409 pincode. Amethi is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Paiga

As per Census 2011, Paiga village has a total population of 1,053 people, consisting of 505 males and 548 females. The village has 225 households and a sex ratio of 1,085 females per 1,000 males. There are 159 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 551 literate and 502 illiterate residents. Additionally, 493 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paiga

Paiga 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 Paiga

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Paiga. The nearest railway station is Bani, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amethi to Paiga is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sultanpur to Paiga is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paiga

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

Health Facilities in Paiga

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

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