Pilkhini - Aurai, Bhadohi

Pilkhini is a village situated in the Aurai tehsil of Bhadohi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Aurai and around 46 km from Sant Ravidas Nagar (bhadohi). Pilkhini village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pilkhini is 210930. The village covers a total geographical area of 232.83 hectares and falls under the 221402 pincode. Sant Ravidas Nagar (bhadohi) is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Pilkhini

As per Census 2011, Pilkhini village has a total population of 2,318 people, consisting of 1,232 males and 1,086 females. The village has 337 households and a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males. There are 345 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,470 literate and 848 illiterate residents. Additionally, 992 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3181,2321,086
Child Population (0–6 yrs)345185160
Scheduled Castes (SC)992537455
Scheduled Tribes (ST)853
Literate Population1,470902568
Illiterate Population848330518

Nearby Villages of Pilkhini

Pilkhini 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)
Gora ThakurainSouth-West0.70 km
Gora ThakurSouth0.95 km
Vikramapur N.jhauaNorth1.00 km
JhauaEast1.27 km
JiyapurNorth-West1.47 km
RajjupurSouth-West1.70 km
SikandaraNorth-East1.77 km
Gird Baragaon (ct)West1.88 km
SinghapurSouth2.20 km
SaupurNorth-West2.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pilkhini

Pilkhini is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kachhwa Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sant Ravidas Nagar (bhadohi) to Pilkhini is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sant Ravidas Nagar (bhadohi) to Pilkhini is about 46 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 Pilkhini

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Pilkhini

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pilkhini

Where is Pilkhini located?

Pilkhini village is located in Aurai Tehsil, Bhadohi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pilkhini?

Pilkhini is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pilkhini?

The pincode of Pilkhini is 221402.

What is the population of Pilkhini?

Pilkhini has a total population of 2,318, including 1,232 males and 1,086 females.

How many households are there in Pilkhini?

There are 337 households in Pilkhini.

What is the literacy rate in Pilkhini?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pilkhini is 63.42%. Male literacy is 73.21% and female literacy is 52.30%.