Pukkhewala - Dhampur, Bijnor

Pukkhewala is a village situated in the Dhampur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhampur and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Pukkhewala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pukkhewala is 113193. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.75 hectares and falls under the 246722 pincode. Bijnor is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Pukkhewala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barhapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Moradabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pukkhewala

According to the 2011 Census, Pukkhewala village had a total population of 2,654 people, including 1,371 males and 1,283 females, living in 434 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.02%, with male literacy at 83.82% and female literacy at 63.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 385.

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

Nearby Villages of Pukkhewala

Pukkhewala 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 Pukkhewala

Pukkhewala 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 Dhampur, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijnor to Pukkhewala is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Pukkhewala is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pukkhewala

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

Health Facilities in Pukkhewala

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

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