Pilkuwa Kusum - Kasimabad, Ghazipur

Pilkuwa Kusum is a village situated in the Kasimabad tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 29 km from Mohammadabad and around 35 km from Ghazipur. Mehraur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pilkuwa Kusum village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pilkuwa Kusum is 205317. The village covers a total geographical area of 27.06 hectares and falls under the 233230 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Pilkuwa Kusum

As per Census 2011, Pilkuwa Kusum village has a total population of 20 people, consisting of 10 males and 10 females. The village has 4 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 2 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 13 literate and 7 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pilkuwa Kusum are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population201010
Child Population (0–6 yrs)211
Literate Population1376
Illiterate Population734

Nearby Villages of Pilkuwa Kusum

Pilkuwa Kusum 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)
Pilkuwa KhasSouth-East0.47 km
NagawaSouth-West1.03 km
SadhapurNorth-West1.06 km
MarhuwaNorth1.06 km
MehraurEast1.49 km
AhiyapurSouth-West1.87 km
Paraji PahSouth-West1.99 km
BangalpurSouth-East2.21 km
Katya LahangSouth2.22 km
NewajpurNorth-West2.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pilkuwa Kusum

Pilkuwa Kusum is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajmalpur Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Pilkuwa Kusum is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Pilkuwa Kusum 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 Pilkuwa Kusum

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pilkuwa Kusum 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 Pilkuwa Kusum

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pilkuwa Kusum 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Pilkuwa Kusum

Where is Pilkuwa Kusum located?

Pilkuwa Kusum village is located in Kasimabad Tehsil, Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pilkuwa Kusum?

The Gram Panchayat of Pilkuwa Kusum is Mehraur.

What is the pincode of Pilkuwa Kusum?

The pincode of Pilkuwa Kusum is 233230.

What is the population of Pilkuwa Kusum?

Pilkuwa Kusum has a total population of 20, including 10 males and 10 females.

How many households are there in Pilkuwa Kusum?

There are 4 households in Pilkuwa Kusum.

What is the literacy rate in Pilkuwa Kusum?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pilkuwa Kusum is 65.00%. Male literacy is 70.00% and female literacy is 60.00%.