Pachokhar - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Pachokhar is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Pannuganj Urf Shahganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pachokhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pachokhar is 213775. The village covers a total geographical area of 172.76 hectares and falls under the 231213 pincode. Robertsganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Pachokhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Robertsganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Pachokhar

According to the 2011 Census, Pachokhar village had a total population of 890 people, including 445 males and 445 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.85%, with male literacy at 84.24% and female literacy at 58.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 200, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 113.

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

Nearby Villages of Pachokhar

Pachokhar 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 Pachokhar

Pachokhar 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 Churk, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Robertsganj to Pachokhar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Pachokhar is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pachokhar

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

Health Facilities in Pachokhar

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

FAQs about Pachokhar