Paigu - Sirsaganj, Firozabad

Paigu is a village situated in the Sirsaganj tehsil of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Shikohabad and around 35 km from Firozabad. Paigu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paigu is 126071. The village covers a total geographical area of 964.09 hectares and falls under the 283142 pincode. Firozabad is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Paigu

According to the 2011 Census, Paigu village had a total population of 6,395 people, including 3,447 males and 2,948 females, living in 1,036 households. The sex ratio was 855 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.84%, with male literacy at 83.66% and female literacy at 62.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,055.

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

Nearby Villages of Paigu

Paigu 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 Paigu

Paigu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Takha, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Firozabad to Paigu is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Firozabad to Paigu is about 35 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 Paigu

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

Health Facilities in Paigu

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

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