Pitampur - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Pitampur is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Dhansinghpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pitampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pitampur is 132868. The village covers a total geographical area of 62.25 hectares and falls under the 242405 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Pitampur

As per Census 2011, Pitampur village has a total population of 657 people, consisting of 345 males and 312 females. The village has 126 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 360 literate and 297 illiterate residents. Additionally, 333 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population657345312
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1025745
Scheduled Castes (SC)333175158
Literate Population360218142
Illiterate Population297127170

Nearby Villages of Pitampur

Pitampur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Singpur Mu. SaharuSouth-West1.09 km
DhansinghpurEast1.24 km
SaraiNorth-West1.46 km
LuktahaSouth1.87 km
Mahuwa PimairiSouth-West2.02 km
BaikunthpurWest2.17 km
Saharu Mu. SinghpurSouth2.20 km
ChaturpurNorth2.26 km
BilharaNorth-East2.66 km
SitapurSouth2.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pitampur

Pitampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mailani, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Pitampur is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Pitampur is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pitampur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Pitampur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Pitampur

Where is Pitampur located?

Pitampur village is located in Powayan Tehsil, Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pitampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Pitampur is Dhansinghpur.

What is the pincode of Pitampur?

The pincode of Pitampur is 242405.

What is the population of Pitampur?

Pitampur has a total population of 657, including 345 males and 312 females.

How many households are there in Pitampur?

There are 126 households in Pitampur.

What is the literacy rate in Pitampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pitampur is 54.79%. Male literacy is 63.19% and female literacy is 45.51%.