Pilana - Chandpur, Bijnor

Pilana is a village situated in the Chandpur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Pilana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pilana is 114261. The village covers a total geographical area of 382.76 hectares and falls under the 246729 pincode. Chandpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Pilana

According to the 2011 Census, Pilana village had a total population of 1,872 people, including 1,008 males and 864 females, living in 366 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.26%, with male literacy at 86.17% and female literacy at 66.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 374.

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

Nearby Villages of Pilana

Pilana 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 Pilana

Public transport in the Pilana is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sisauna, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandpur to Pilana is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Pilana is about 30 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 Pilana

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

Health Facilities in Pilana

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

FAQs about Pilana