Palia Mafi - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Palia Mafi is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Paliya Mafi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palia Mafi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palia Mafi is 194811. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.91 hectares and falls under the 223222 pincode. Sahganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Palia Mafi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Phoolpur pawai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Lalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Palia Mafi

As per Census 2011, Palia Mafi village has a total population of 1,845 people, consisting of 892 males and 953 females. The village has 250 households and a sex ratio of 1,068 females per 1,000 males. There are 320 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,174 literate and 671 illiterate residents. Additionally, 152 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Palia Mafi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,845892953
Child Population (0–6 yrs)320161159
Scheduled Castes (SC)1527676
Literate Population1,174654520
Illiterate Population671238433

Nearby Villages of Palia Mafi

Palia Mafi 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)
Paliya AdaieSouth-West1.23 km
Dhaurahara TaupheerSouth-East1.34 km
BishekhaNorth1.38 km
Pura DhanniNorth-East1.57 km
Dhaurahara Roshan AliSouth-East1.72 km
Chak SabjpurSouth1.75 km
SaidpurNorth-West2.11 km
KaraujaNorth-East2.23 km
MaksudiaEast2.44 km
Shaha PurSouth-East2.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Palia Mafi

Palia Mafi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khanja Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.1 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 Sahganj to Palia Mafi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Palia Mafi is about 50 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 Palia Mafi

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

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

Health Facilities in Palia Mafi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Palia Mafi

Where is Palia Mafi located?

Palia Mafi village is located in Phulpur Tehsil, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Palia Mafi?

The Gram Panchayat of Palia Mafi is Paliya Mafi.

What is the pincode of Palia Mafi?

The pincode of Palia Mafi is 223222.

What is the population of Palia Mafi?

Palia Mafi has a total population of 1,845, including 892 males and 953 females.

How many households are there in Palia Mafi?

There are 250 households in Palia Mafi.

What is the literacy rate in Palia Mafi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palia Mafi is 63.63%. Male literacy is 73.32% and female literacy is 54.56%.