Pilkhana - Bharthana, Etawah

Pilkhana is a village situated in the Bharthana tehsil of Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bharthana and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Etawah. Pilkhana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pilkhana is 147880. The village covers a total geographical area of 382.2 hectares and falls under the 206120 pincode. Etawah is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Pilkhana

As per Census 2011, Pilkhana village has a total population of 2,588 people, consisting of 1,418 males and 1,170 females. The village has 458 households and a sex ratio of 825 females per 1,000 males. There are 440 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,758 literate and 830 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,145 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5881,4181,170
Child Population (0–6 yrs)440241199
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,145633512
Literate Population1,7581,057701
Illiterate Population830361469

Nearby Villages of Pilkhana

Pilkhana 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)
KunethaNorth-West1.62 km
KhitoraEast1.79 km
Baisoli BhanpurNorth-East2.16 km
KunethiNorth2.32 km
BhareipurWest2.37 km
Muraina Kalan KhurdSouth-West2.53 km
UrengSouth2.53 km
BhanpurEast2.81 km
Sarai IlahiNorth-West2.94 km
SadikpurNorth3.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pilkhana

Pilkhana 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 Bharthana, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Etawah to Pilkhana is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pilkhana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pilkhana

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pilkhana

Where is Pilkhana located?

Pilkhana village is located in Bharthana Tehsil, Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pilkhana?

Pilkhana is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pilkhana?

The pincode of Pilkhana is 206120.

What is the population of Pilkhana?

Pilkhana has a total population of 2,588, including 1,418 males and 1,170 females.

How many households are there in Pilkhana?

There are 458 households in Pilkhana.

What is the literacy rate in Pilkhana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pilkhana is 67.93%. Male literacy is 74.54% and female literacy is 59.91%.