Palta - Itwa, Siddharthnagar

Palta is a village situated in the Itwa tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Itwa and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Ekdengva Mustkam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palta is 177958. The village covers a total geographical area of 74.18 hectares and falls under the 272189 pincode. Dumariya Ganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Palta 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 Itwa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Palta

According to the 2011 Census, Palta village had a total population of 447 people, including 229 males and 218 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.68%, with male literacy at 57.14% and female literacy at 33.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Palta

Palta 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 Palta

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Palta. The nearest railway station is Shohratgarh, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dumariya Ganj to Palta is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Palta is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palta

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

Health Facilities in Palta

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

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