Pakarghat - Khajni, Gorakhpur

Pakarghat is a village situated in the Khajni tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khajni and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Pakarghat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakarghat is 186767. The village covers a total geographical area of 319.05 hectares and falls under the 273406 pincode. Khajni is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Pakarghat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khajni Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sant Kabir Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pakarghat

According to the 2011 Census, Pakarghat village had a total population of 1,709 people, including 896 males and 813 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.37%, with male literacy at 72.01% and female literacy at 49.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 901, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Pakarghat

Pakarghat 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 Pakarghat

Pakarghat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maghar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khajni to Pakarghat is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Pakarghat is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pakarghat

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

Health Facilities in Pakarghat

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

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