Pilkichha - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Pilkichha is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Pilkichha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pilkichha is 200490. The village covers a total geographical area of 1034.36 hectares and falls under the 223104 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Pilkichha

According to the 2011 Census, Pilkichha village had a total population of 11,522 people, including 5,813 males and 5,709 females, living in 1,714 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.62%, with male literacy at 82.41% and female literacy at 58.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,616, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Pilkichha

Pilkichha 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 Pilkichha

Pilkichha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kheta Sarai, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jaunpur to Pilkichha is about 30 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 Pilkichha

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

Health Facilities in Pilkichha

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

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