Paotikalan - Kairana, Shamli

Paotikalan is a village situated in the Kairana tehsil of Shamli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Kairana and around 52 km from Muzaffar Nagar. Paotikalan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paotikalan is 110569. The village covers a total geographical area of 498.49 hectares and falls under the 247773 pincode. Jhinjhanna is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Paotikalan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kairana Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Paotikalan

According to the 2011 Census, Paotikalan village had a total population of 6,511 people, including 3,440 males and 3,071 females, living in 1,020 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.07%, with male literacy at 70.95% and female literacy at 43.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 411.

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

Nearby Villages of Paotikalan

Paotikalan 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 Paotikalan

Paotikalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shamli, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhinjhanna to Paotikalan is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Muzaffar Nagar to Paotikalan is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paotikalan

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

Health Facilities in Paotikalan

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

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