Kahla - Raniganj, Pratapgarh

Kahla is a village situated in the Raniganj tehsil of Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raniganj and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Pratapgarh. Kahla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kahla is 159845. The village covers a total geographical area of 254.4 hectares and falls under the 230301 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Kahla

According to the 2011 Census, Kahla village had a total population of 1,496 people, including 735 males and 761 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.76%, with male literacy at 85.71% and female literacy at 54.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 411.

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

Nearby Villages of Kahla

Kahla 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 Kahla

Kahla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gaura, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Kahla is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pratapgarh to Kahla is about 33 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 Kahla

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

Health Facilities in Kahla

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

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