Pijari - Lalganj, Pratapgarh

Pijari is a village situated in the Lalganj tehsil of Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Pratapgarh. Pinjari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pijari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pijari is 157654. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.9 hectares and falls under the 230125 pincode. Pratapgarh is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Pijari 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 Rampur khas Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pratapgarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pijari

According to the 2011 Census, Pijari village had a total population of 2,036 people, including 991 males and 1,045 females, living in 316 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.46%, with male literacy at 74.44% and female literacy at 51.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 441.

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

Nearby Villages of Pijari

Pijari 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 Pijari

Pijari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gauriganj, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pratapgarh to Pijari is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pratapgarh to Pijari is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pijari

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

Health Facilities in Pijari

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

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