Pilkhana - Bidhuna, Auraiya

Pilkhana is a village situated in the Bidhuna tehsil of Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bidhuna and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Auraiya. Sarai Kachhwaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pilkhana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pilkhana is 148094. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.49 hectares and falls under the 206252 pincode. Auraiya is the nearest town, located about 121 km away.

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

Population of Pilkhana

According to the 2011 Census, Pilkhana village had a total population of 481 people, including 249 males and 232 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.41%, with male literacy at 80.49% and female literacy at 63.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175.

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

Nearby Villages of Pilkhana

Pilkhana 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 Pilkhana

Pilkhana 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 Ghasara Halt, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Auraiya to Pilkhana is about 121 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Auraiya to Pilkhana is about 40 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 Pilkhana

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

Health Facilities in Pilkhana

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

FAQs about Pilkhana