Kakraua - Puranpur, Pilibhit

Kakraua is a village situated in the Puranpur tehsil of Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Puranpur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Pilibhit. Devipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kakraua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakraua is 132298. The village covers a total geographical area of 177.16 hectares and falls under the 262122 pincode. Pilibhit is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kakraua 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 Puranpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pilibhit Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kakraua

According to the 2011 Census, Kakraua village had a total population of 1,202 people, including 633 males and 569 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.70%, with male literacy at 62.27% and female literacy at 34.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 635.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakraua

Kakraua 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 Kakraua

Kakraua is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Prasadpur, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.0 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Kakraua

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

FAQs about Kakraua