Pandey Choura - Colonelganj, Gonda

Pandey Choura is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Pandey Choura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandey Choura is 174955. The village covers a total geographical area of 187.18 hectares and falls under the 271502 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Pandey Choura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Pandey Choura

According to the 2011 Census, Pandey Choura village had a total population of 2,504 people, including 1,266 males and 1,238 females, living in 432 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.04%, with male literacy at 82.30% and female literacy at 55.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 232.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandey Choura

Pandey Choura 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 Pandey Choura

Pandey Choura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kasturi, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Pandey Choura is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Pandey Choura 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 Pandey Choura

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

Health Facilities in Pandey Choura

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

FAQs about Pandey Choura