Palhapur - Mahmudabad, Sitapur

Palhapur is a village situated in the Mahmudabad tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahmudabad and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Gaura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palhapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palhapur is 138725. The village covers a total geographical area of 469 hectares and falls under the 261203 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 79 km away.

Palhapur 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 Palhapur

As per Census 2011, Palhapur village has a total population of 471 people, consisting of 261 males and 210 females. The village has 79 households and a sex ratio of 804 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 199 literate and 272 illiterate residents. Additionally, 120 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population471261210
Child Population (0–6 yrs)693732
Scheduled Castes (SC)1206654
Literate Population19912970
Illiterate Population272132140

Nearby Villages of Palhapur

Palhapur 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)
GauraNorth-East0.94 km
DhakwaWest1.15 km
PipariNorth1.26 km
Bari JagatpurSouth1.77 km
TulapurwaSouth-East1.91 km
BasawanpurWest1.94 km
SemariSouth-West2.29 km
AhibanpurNorth-West2.30 km
LohangapurWest2.49 km
MahimapurSouth-East2.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Palhapur

Public transport in the Palhapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahmudabad Avadh, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Palhapur is about 79 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palhapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Palhapur

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

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

FAQs about Palhapur

Where is Palhapur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Palhapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Palhapur is Gaura.

What is the pincode of Palhapur?

The pincode of Palhapur is 261203.

What is the population of Palhapur?

Palhapur has a total population of 471, including 261 males and 210 females.

How many households are there in Palhapur?

There are 79 households in Palhapur.

What is the literacy rate in Palhapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palhapur is 42.25%. Male literacy is 49.43% and female literacy is 33.33%.