Paiga - Baheri, Bareilly

Paiga is a village situated in the Baheri tehsil of Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baheri and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Bareilly. Paiga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paiga is 129496. The village covers a total geographical area of 256.58 hectares and falls under the 243201 pincode. Bareilly is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Paiga 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 Baheri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pilibhit Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Paiga

According to the 2011 Census, Paiga village had a total population of 2,689 people, including 1,391 males and 1,298 females, living in 410 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.86%, with male literacy at 69.63% and female literacy at 51.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 181.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,6891,3911,298
Child Population (0–6 yrs)410222188
Scheduled Castes (SC)1819487
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,387814573
Illiterate Population1,302577725

Nearby Villages of Paiga

Paiga 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)
JamuniaSouth1.29 km
Bakainia SwalehNorth-East1.63 km
KachnariEast1.86 km
Pipra NankarNorth1.93 km
PachuaSouth2.37 km
Khamaria Gopa DandiSouth-West2.43 km
Rahpura GanimatWest2.61 km
InayatpurSouth-East2.63 km
AtariaSouth-East2.74 km
KachnaraEast2.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Paiga

Paiga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deoranian, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bareilly to Paiga is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bareilly to Paiga is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paiga

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

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

Health Facilities in Paiga

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

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

FAQs about Paiga

Where is Paiga located?

Paiga village is located in Baheri Tehsil, Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Paiga?

Paiga is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Paiga?

The pincode of Paiga is 243201.

What is the population of Paiga?

Paiga had a total population of 2,689, including 1,391 males and 1,298 females.

How many households are there in Paiga?

Paiga had 410 households.

What is the literacy rate in Paiga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paiga was 60.86%. Male literacy was 69.63% and female literacy was 51.62%.