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

According to the 2011 Census, Paikora village had a total population of 526 people, including 278 males and 248 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.26%, with male literacy at 67.71% and female literacy at 53.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 303.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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