Paraukh - Derapur, Kanpur Dehat

Paraukh is a village situated in the Derapur tehsil of Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Derapur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Dehat. Paraukh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paraukh is 149142. The village covers a total geographical area of 934.5 hectares and falls under the 209310 pincode.

Paraukh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sikandra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Etawah Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Paraukh

According to the 2011 Census, Paraukh village had a total population of 4,360 people, including 2,336 males and 2,024 females, living in 787 households. The sex ratio was 866 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.10%, with male literacy at 85.63% and female literacy at 69.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 824.

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

Nearby Villages of Paraukh

Paraukh 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 Paraukh

Paraukh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhinjhak, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kanpur Dehat to Paraukh is about 36 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 Paraukh

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

Health Facilities in Paraukh

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

FAQs about Paraukh