Pehna - Jalalabad, Shahjahanpur

Pehna is a village situated in the Jalalabad tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalabad and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Pehna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pehna is 134793. The village covers a total geographical area of 227 hectares and falls under the 242221 pincode. Jalalabad is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Pehna

According to the 2011 Census, Pehna village had a total population of 2,280 people, including 1,263 males and 1,017 females, living in 429 households. The sex ratio was 805 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 20.97%, with male literacy at 25.28% and female literacy at 15.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Pehna

Pehna 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 Pehna

Pehna is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Milakpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalalabad to Pehna is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Pehna 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 Pehna

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

Health Facilities in Pehna

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

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