Pilkhau - Harraiya, Basti

Pilkhau is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Pilkhau village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pilkhau is 180252. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.64 hectares and falls under the 272131 pincode.

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

Population of Pilkhau

According to the 2011 Census, Pilkhau village had a total population of 1,593 people, including 784 males and 809 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.23%, with male literacy at 85.54% and female literacy at 59.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196.

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

Nearby Villages of Pilkhau

Pilkhau 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 Pilkhau

Pilkhau 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 Tinich, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Basti to Pilkhau is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pilkhau

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

Health Facilities in Pilkhau

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

FAQs about Pilkhau