Shanti Nagar - Puranpur, Pilibhit

Shanti Nagar is a village situated in the Puranpur tehsil of Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Puranpur and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Pilibhit. Shantinagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shanti Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shanti Nagar is 132366. The village covers a total geographical area of 337.32 hectares and falls under the 262122 pincode. Puranpur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Shanti Nagar 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 Shanti Nagar

According to the 2011 Census, Shanti Nagar village had a total population of 1,684 people, including 903 males and 781 females, living in 257 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.02%, with male literacy at 85.13% and female literacy at 61.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 770, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 77.

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

Nearby Villages of Shanti Nagar

Shanti Nagar 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 Shanti Nagar

Shanti Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dudhia Khurd, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puranpur to Shanti Nagar is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pilibhit to Shanti Nagar is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shanti Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Shanti Nagar

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

FAQs about Shanti Nagar