Pachokhar - Naraini, Banda

Pachokhar is a village situated in the Naraini tehsil of Banda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naraini and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Banda. Pachokhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pachokhar is 155363. The village covers a total geographical area of 827.91 hectares and falls under the 210201 pincode. Banda is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Pachokhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Naraini Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Banda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pachokhar

According to the 2011 Census, Pachokhar village had a total population of 4,324 people, including 2,289 males and 2,035 females, living in 878 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.03%, with male literacy at 75.21% and female literacy at 47.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,297.

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

Nearby Villages of Pachokhar

Pachokhar 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 Pachokhar

Public transport in the Pachokhar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Atarra, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banda to Pachokhar is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Banda to Pachokhar is about 32 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 Pachokhar

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

Health Facilities in Pachokhar

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

FAQs about Pachokhar