Paithana - Tirwa, Kannauj

Paithana is a village situated in the Tirwa tehsil of Kannauj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tirwa and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Kannauj. Paithana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paithana is 147249. The village covers a total geographical area of 672.89 hectares and falls under the 209734 pincode. Kannauj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Paithana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kannauj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Paithana

As per Census 2011, Paithana village has a total population of 5,752 people, consisting of 3,075 males and 2,677 females. The village has 1,014 households and a sex ratio of 870 females per 1,000 males. There are 956 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,567 literate and 2,185 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,255 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Paithana are given below:

Nearby Villages of Paithana

Paithana 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 Paithana

Paithana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mani Mau, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannauj to Paithana is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kannauj to Paithana is about 27 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 Paithana

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

Health Facilities in Paithana

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

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