Palhra - Fatehpur, Bara Banki

Palhra is a village situated in the Fatehpur tehsil of Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehpur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Barabanki. Lakaunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palhra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palhra is 164159. The village covers a total geographical area of 44.06 hectares and falls under the 225305 pincode. Fatehpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Palhra 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 Kursi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barabanki Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Palhra

According to the 2011 Census, Palhra village had a total population of 191 people, including 103 males and 88 females, living in 41 households. The sex ratio was 854 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.41%, with male literacy at 47.06% and female literacy at 36.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Palhra

Palhra 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 Palhra

Palhra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tahsil Fatehpur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fatehpur to Palhra is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barabanki to Palhra is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palhra

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

Health Facilities in Palhra

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

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