Paikora - Rajapur, Chitrakoot

Paikora is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 39 km from Mau and around 37 km from Chitrakoot. Choraha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paikora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikora is 155925. The village covers a total geographical area of 215.76 hectares and falls under the 210207 pincode. Karvi is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Paikora

As per Census 2011, Paikora village has a total population of 526 people, consisting of 278 males and 248 females. The village has 91 households and a sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 253 literate and 273 illiterate residents. Additionally, 303 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population526278248
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1135558
Scheduled Castes (SC)303159144
Literate Population253151102
Illiterate Population273127146

Nearby Villages of Paikora

Paikora 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)
BinauraNorth-East1.41 km
DadhiyaWest1.66 km
ChorahaEast1.89 km
Karaundi KalanSouth-East2.17 km
KandhwaniyaSouth-West2.53 km
Nadin KurmiyanNorth-East2.91 km
HardouliNorth-West3.00 km
TamauraNorth3.27 km
Gauhani KalaSouth-West3.60 km
ChanahatNorth-West3.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Paikora

Paikora 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 Khoh, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karvi to Paikora is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitrakoot to Paikora is about 37 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 Paikora

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

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

Health Facilities in Paikora

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

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

FAQs about Paikora

Where is Paikora located?

Paikora village is located in Rajapur Tehsil, Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Paikora?

The Gram Panchayat of Paikora is Choraha.

What is the pincode of Paikora?

The pincode of Paikora is 210207.

What is the population of Paikora?

Paikora has a total population of 526, including 278 males and 248 females.

How many households are there in Paikora?

There are 91 households in Paikora.

What is the literacy rate in Paikora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paikora is 48.10%. Male literacy is 54.32% and female literacy is 41.13%.