Penda - Domariyaganj, Siddharthnagar

Penda is a village situated in the Domariyaganj tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Domariyaganj and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Penda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Penda is 178336. The village covers a total geographical area of 268.39 hectares and falls under the 272189 pincode. Dumariyaganj is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Penda

As per Census 2011, Penda village has a total population of 1,984 people, consisting of 1,056 males and 928 females. The village has 322 households and a sex ratio of 878 females per 1,000 males. There are 346 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 858 literate and 1,126 illiterate residents. Additionally, 278 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Penda

Penda 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 Penda

Penda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chilhia, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dumariyaganj to Penda is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Penda is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Penda

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

Health Facilities in Penda

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

FAQs about Penda