Pahla - Mahmudabad, Sitapur

Pahla is a village situated in the Mahmudabad tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahmudabad and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Pahla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pahla is 138488. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.68 hectares and falls under the 261206 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Pahla

As per Census 2011, Pahla village has a total population of 897 people, consisting of 459 males and 438 females. The village has 182 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 150 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 500 literate and 397 illiterate residents. Additionally, 346 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population897459438
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1508169
Scheduled Castes (SC)346177169
Literate Population500281219
Illiterate Population397178219

Nearby Villages of Pahla

Pahla 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Salona BibipurSouth-West1.06 km
TodakpurNorth-East1.10 km
ThetheriaNorth-West1.17 km
DhaurahraSouth-East1.21 km
Para ParsadipurNorth1.42 km
KadipurEast1.71 km
LaunaSouth-West1.82 km
Badhaiya DihSouth2.00 km
BalsinghpurWest2.15 km
TajpurNorth-East2.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pahla

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Pahla. The nearest railway station is Sarayan, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Pahla is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sitapur to Pahla 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 Pahla

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Pahla

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Pahla

Where is Pahla located?

Pahla village is located in Mahmudabad Tehsil, Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pahla?

Pahla is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pahla?

The pincode of Pahla is 261206.

What is the population of Pahla?

Pahla has a total population of 897, including 459 males and 438 females.

How many households are there in Pahla?

There are 182 households in Pahla.

What is the literacy rate in Pahla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pahla is 55.74%. Male literacy is 61.22% and female literacy is 50.00%.