Persohan - Itwa, Siddharthnagar

Persohan is a village situated in the Itwa tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Itwa and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Parsohan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Persohan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Persohan is 177685. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.2 hectares and falls under the 272192 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Persohan 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 Persohan

According to the 2011 Census, Persohan village had a total population of 664 people, including 369 males and 295 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 799 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.96%, with male literacy at 61.62% and female literacy at 38.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185.

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

Nearby Villages of Persohan

Persohan 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 Persohan

Persohan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gainsari Junction, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Persohan is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Persohan is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Persohan

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

Health Facilities in Persohan

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

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