Palakisa - Maholi, Sitapur

Palakisa is a village situated in the Maholi tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 61 km from Misrikh and around 37 km from Sitapur. Pailakisa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palakisa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palakisa is 136977. The village covers a total geographical area of 399.62 hectares and falls under the 261141 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Palakisa

As per Census 2011, Palakisa village has a total population of 2,746 people, consisting of 1,477 males and 1,269 females. The village has 539 households and a sex ratio of 859 females per 1,000 males. There are 441 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,620 literate and 1,126 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,137 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7461,4771,269
Child Population (0–6 yrs)441231210
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,137601536
Literate Population1,620984636
Illiterate Population1,126493633

Nearby Villages of Palakisa

Palakisa 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)
KolhoraSouth-West1.25 km
LakthahaNorth-East1.34 km
PaliaEast1.69 km
Kunvarpur GuddiWest2.13 km
ChirhulaSouth2.21 km
RajuapurSouth-West2.61 km
LalhauwaNorth-West2.86 km
BairihaWest3.00 km
SemravaNorth-East3.15 km
SemrawanNorth3.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Palakisa

Palakisa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lalpur Chandra, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
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 Palakisa is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palakisa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Palakisa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Palakisa 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 Palakisa

Where is Palakisa located?

Palakisa village is located in Maholi Tehsil, Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Palakisa?

The Gram Panchayat of Palakisa is Pailakisa.

What is the pincode of Palakisa?

The pincode of Palakisa is 261141.

What is the population of Palakisa?

Palakisa has a total population of 2,746, including 1,477 males and 1,269 females.

How many households are there in Palakisa?

There are 539 households in Palakisa.

What is the literacy rate in Palakisa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palakisa is 58.99%. Male literacy is 66.62% and female literacy is 50.12%.