Palia - Chauri Chaura, Gorakhpur

Palia is a village situated in the Chauri Chaura tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chauri Chaura and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Barai Par serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palia is 185956. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.28 hectares and falls under the 273202 pincode. Gorakhpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Palia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Palia

According to the 2011 Census, Palia village had a total population of 569 people, including 298 males and 271 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.61%, with male literacy at 80.74% and female literacy at 48.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Palia

Palia 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 Palia

Palia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chauri Chaura, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gorakhpur to Palia is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Palia is about 26 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 Palia

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

Health Facilities in Palia

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

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