Pidra - Hata, Kushinagar

Pidra is a village situated in the Hata tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hata and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Pidra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pidra is 189037. The village covers a total geographical area of 529.77 hectares and falls under the 274207 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Pidra

According to the 2011 Census, Pidra village had a total population of 7,031 people, including 3,425 males and 3,606 females, living in 1,231 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.66%, with male literacy at 73.24% and female literacy at 44.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 714, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Pidra

Pidra 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 Pidra

Pidra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chauri Chaura, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushinagar to Pidra is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pidra

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

Health Facilities in Pidra

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

FAQs about Pidra