Pichari - Azamgarh

Pichari is a village situated in the Azamgarh tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from Azamgarh, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Pichari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pichari is 193773. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.8 hectares and falls under the 276406 pincode. Mohammadabad is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Pichari

As per Census 2011, Pichari village has a total population of 2,154 people, consisting of 1,103 males and 1,051 females. The village has 280 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 293 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,286 literate and 868 illiterate residents. Additionally, 982 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1541,1031,051
Child Population (0–6 yrs)293158135
Scheduled Castes (SC)982524458
Literate Population1,286746540
Illiterate Population868357511

Nearby Villages of Pichari

Pichari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DariabadNorth-West0.89 km
BharouliaSouth-East0.95 km
NaravanSouth-West1.31 km
DihNorth1.49 km
JalalpurSouth-East1.72 km
MakdumpurEast1.77 km
OjhauliNorth-East1.81 km
NizampurSouth-East1.98 km
PyarepurWest1.99 km
MirzapurNorth-East2.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pichari

Pichari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sathiaon, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mohammadabad to Pichari is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Pichari is about 23 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 Pichari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pichari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Pichari

Where is Pichari located?

Pichari village is located in Azamgarh Tehsil, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pichari?

Pichari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pichari?

The pincode of Pichari is 276406.

What is the population of Pichari?

Pichari has a total population of 2,154, including 1,103 males and 1,051 females.

How many households are there in Pichari?

There are 280 households in Pichari.

What is the literacy rate in Pichari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pichari is 59.70%. Male literacy is 67.63% and female literacy is 51.38%.