Pachokhar - Karwi, Chitrakoot

Pachokhar is a village situated in the Karwi tehsil of Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karwi and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Chitrakoot. Pachokhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pachokhar is 155636. The village covers a total geographical area of 512.59 hectares and falls under the 210206 pincode. Karwi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Pachokhar

According to the 2011 Census, Pachokhar village had a total population of 2,179 people, including 1,180 males and 999 females, living in 396 households. The sex ratio was 847 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.13%, with male literacy at 73.87% and female literacy at 52.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 901.

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

Nearby Villages of Pachokhar

Pachokhar 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 Pachokhar

Pachokhar 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 Chitrakutdham Karwi, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karwi to Pachokhar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitrakoot to Pachokhar is about 18 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 Pachokhar

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

Health Facilities in Pachokhar

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

FAQs about Pachokhar