Paiguwa - Handia, Prayagraj

Paiguwa is a village situated in the Handia tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from Handia and around 46 km from Allahabad. Paiguwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paiguwa is 162725. The village covers a total geographical area of 44.28 hectares and falls under the 221503 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 250 km away.

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

Population of Paiguwa

As per Census 2011, Paiguwa village has a total population of 1,153 people, consisting of 605 males and 548 females. The village has 142 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 184 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 756 literate and 397 illiterate residents. Additionally, 219 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paiguwa

Paiguwa 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 Paiguwa

Paiguwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Handia Khas, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Paiguwa is about 250 km, with a usual travel time of around ~7.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Paiguwa is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paiguwa

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

Health Facilities in Paiguwa

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

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