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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Pijari village has a total population of 2,036 people, consisting of 991 males and 1,045 females. The village has 316 households and a sex ratio of 1,054 females per 1,000 males. There are 334 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,063 literate and 973 illiterate residents. Additionally, 441 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pijari are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0369911,045
Child Population (0–6 yrs)334181153
Scheduled Castes (SC)441210231
Literate Population1,063603460
Illiterate Population973388585

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MasineNorth1.04 km
AinthaEast1.12 km
AlawalpurSouth1.42 km
AmawaSouth2.10 km
RanjeetpurNorth-West2.33 km
Atta NagarNorth2.47 km
SainthaEast2.64 km
UmrarWest2.66 km
PathanpurSouth-East2.66 km
KumbhiaimaSouth-West2.67 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pijari

Where is Pijari located?

Pijari village is located in Lalganj Tehsil, Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pijari?

The Gram Panchayat of Pijari is Pinjari.

What is the pincode of Pijari?

The pincode of Pijari is 230125.

What is the population of Pijari?

Pijari has a total population of 2,036, including 991 males and 1,045 females.

How many households are there in Pijari?

There are 316 households in Pijari.

What is the literacy rate in Pijari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pijari is 52.21%. Male literacy is 60.85% and female literacy is 44.02%.