Singha Kalan - Nighasan, Kheri

Singha Kalan is a village situated in the Nighasan tehsil of Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nighasan and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Kheri. Singha Kalan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singha Kalan is 134990. The village covers a total geographical area of 989 hectares and falls under the 262905 pincode. Singhahi Kala is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Singha Kalan 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 Nighasan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kheri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Singha Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Singha Kalan village had a total population of 9,959 people, including 5,239 males and 4,720 females, living in 2,024 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.85%, with male literacy at 56.18% and female literacy at 34.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,669.

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

Nearby Villages of Singha Kalan

Singha Kalan 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 Singha Kalan

Singha Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belrayan, while the nearest airport is Pithorgarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Singhahi Kala to Singha Kalan is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kheri to Singha Kalan is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Singha Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Singha Kalan

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

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