Palhanapur - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Palhanapur is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Nathuapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palhanapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palhanapur is 133233. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.66 hectares and falls under the 242001 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Palhanapur

According to the 2011 Census, Palhanapur village had a total population of 371 people, including 204 males and 167 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 819 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.29%, with male literacy at 73.10% and female literacy at 53.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Palhanapur

Palhanapur 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 Palhanapur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Palhanapur. The nearest railway station is Dhakia Tiwari, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Palhanapur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palhanapur

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

Health Facilities in Palhanapur

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

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