Paltha - Meerganj, Bareilly

Paltha is a village situated in the Meerganj tehsil of Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meerganj and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Bareilly. Paltha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paltha is 129555. The village covers a total geographical area of 285.41 hectares and falls under the 243303 pincode. Meerganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Paltha 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 Paltha

As per Census 2011, Paltha village has a total population of 1,594 people, consisting of 856 males and 738 females. The village has 293 households and a sex ratio of 862 females per 1,000 males. There are 257 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 821 literate and 773 illiterate residents. Additionally, 607 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paltha

Paltha 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 Paltha

Paltha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Milak, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Meerganj to Paltha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bareilly to Paltha is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paltha

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

Health Facilities in Paltha

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

FAQs about Paltha