Pilkhawa - Faizabad, Ayodhya

Pilkhawa is a village situated in the Faizabad tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Faizabad and around 20 km from Faizabad. Pilkhava serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pilkhawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pilkhawa is 166447. The village covers a total geographical area of 295.65 hectares and falls under the 224189 pincode. Faizabad is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Pilkhawa

According to the 2011 Census, Pilkhawa village had a total population of 2,385 people, including 1,280 males and 1,105 females, living in 386 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.26%, with male literacy at 90.97% and female literacy at 70.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 373, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Pilkhawa

Pilkhawa 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 Pilkhawa

Pilkhawa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bilhar Ghat, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Faizabad to Pilkhawa is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Pilkhawa is about 20 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 Pilkhawa

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

Health Facilities in Pilkhawa

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

FAQs about Pilkhawa