Palhapur - Colonelganj, Gonda

Palhapur is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Palhapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palhapur is 175020. The village covers a total geographical area of 125.45 hectares and falls under the 271311 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Palhapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Colonelganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kaiserganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Palhapur

According to the 2011 Census, Palhapur village had a total population of 1,272 people, including 659 males and 613 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.77%, with male literacy at 61.67% and female literacy at 39.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 217.

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

Nearby Villages of Palhapur

Palhapur 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 Palhapur

Palhapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sarju, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Palhapur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Palhapur is about 40 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 Palhapur

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

Health Facilities in Palhapur

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

FAQs about Palhapur