Palpatan - Fatehpur, Bara Banki

Palpatan is a village situated in the Fatehpur tehsil of Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehpur and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Barabanki. Rasoolpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palpatan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palpatan is 164043. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.82 hectares and falls under the 225305 pincode. Fatehpur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Palpatan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Palpatan

As per Census 2011, Palpatan village has a total population of 605 people, consisting of 315 males and 290 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 416 literate and 189 illiterate residents. Additionally, 209 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population605315290
Child Population (0–6 yrs)974849
Scheduled Castes (SC)20911594
Literate Population416242174
Illiterate Population18973116

Nearby Villages of Palpatan

Palpatan 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)
RasulpurSouth-West0.91 km
ChakalwariaNorth-East0.96 km
Shekhpur MakhdoomSouth-West1.21 km
KatgharaNorth1.24 km
MiyapurNorth-East1.31 km
ShekhanpurNorth-West1.43 km
SamnadihSouth-West1.55 km
ChakkajipurEast1.80 km
ChakmaknaNorth-East1.86 km
KiratpurSouth2.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Palpatan

Palpatan 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 46.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fatehpur to Palpatan is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barabanki to Palpatan is about 33 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 Palpatan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Palpatan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Palpatan 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 Palpatan

Where is Palpatan located?

Palpatan village is located in Fatehpur Tehsil, Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Palpatan?

The Gram Panchayat of Palpatan is Rasoolpur.

What is the pincode of Palpatan?

The pincode of Palpatan is 225305.

What is the population of Palpatan?

Palpatan has a total population of 605, including 315 males and 290 females.

How many households are there in Palpatan?

There are 89 households in Palpatan.

What is the literacy rate in Palpatan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palpatan is 68.76%. Male literacy is 76.83% and female literacy is 60.00%.