Pakanihawa - Shohratgarh, Siddharthnagar

Pakanihawa is a village situated in the Shohratgarh tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shohratgarh and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Pakanihawa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakanihawa is 176069. The village covers a total geographical area of 388.32 hectares and falls under the 272201 pincode.

Pakanihawa 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 Shohratgarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pakanihawa

According to the 2011 Census, Pakanihawa village had a total population of 3,302 people, including 1,728 males and 1,574 females, living in 487 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.64%, with male literacy at 53.04% and female literacy at 31.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 560, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Pakanihawa

Pakanihawa 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 Pakanihawa

Pakanihawa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barhni, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Pakanihawa is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pakanihawa

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

Health Facilities in Pakanihawa

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

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