Pachtaur - Meerganj, Bareilly

Pachtaur is a village situated in the Meerganj tehsil of Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meerganj and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Bareilly. Pachtaur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pachtaur is 129601. The village covers a total geographical area of 189.88 hectares and falls under the 243505 pincode. Shahi is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Pachtaur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Meerganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bareilly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pachtaur

As per Census 2011, Pachtaur village has a total population of 1,347 people, consisting of 718 males and 629 females. The village has 226 households and a sex ratio of 876 females per 1,000 males. There are 241 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 618 literate and 729 illiterate residents. Additionally, 80 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,347718629
Child Population (0–6 yrs)241135106
Scheduled Castes (SC)804139
Literate Population618412206
Illiterate Population729306423

Nearby Villages of Pachtaur

Pachtaur 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)
ChamrauaEast1.37 km
Dauli Jawahar LalWest1.42 km
AmaurSouth1.42 km
Preva Mohammad AliNorth-East1.45 km
Adhkata_brahmnanSouth-East1.90 km
TurasapattiNorth1.97 km
SaidpuramichandSouth-East2.07 km
NarafaridpurWest2.40 km
BarhaipurNorth-West2.57 km
PanthriaSouth-West2.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pachtaur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Pachtaur. The nearest railway station is Bhojipura Jn, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahi to Pachtaur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bareilly to Pachtaur is about 28 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 Pachtaur

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

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

Health Facilities in Pachtaur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pachtaur 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Pachtaur

Where is Pachtaur located?

Pachtaur village is located in Meerganj Tehsil, Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pachtaur?

Pachtaur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pachtaur?

The pincode of Pachtaur is 243505.

What is the population of Pachtaur?

Pachtaur has a total population of 1,347, including 718 males and 629 females.

How many households are there in Pachtaur?

There are 226 households in Pachtaur.

What is the literacy rate in Pachtaur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pachtaur is 45.88%. Male literacy is 57.38% and female literacy is 32.75%.