Peeri - Karchhana, Prayagraj

Peeri is a village situated in the Karchhana tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Karchhana and around 35 km from Allahabad. Pidi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Peeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Peeri is 162368. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.11 hectares and falls under the 212301 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Peeri

According to the 2011 Census, Peeri village had a total population of 2,457 people, including 1,270 males and 1,187 females, living in 369 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.53%, with male literacy at 83.63% and female literacy at 58.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 757.

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

Nearby Villages of Peeri

Peeri 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 Peeri

Peeri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bheerpur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Peeri is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Peeri

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

Health Facilities in Peeri

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

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