Pachokhar Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Pachokhar village has a total population of 890 people, consisting of 445 males and 445 females. The village has 155 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 137 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 541 literate and 349 illiterate residents. Additionally, 200 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 113 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 890 445 445
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 137 58 79
Scheduled Castes (SC) 200 103 97
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 113 51 62
Literate Population 541 326 215
Illiterate Population 349 119 230

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
SonwatEast0.97 km
KasarySouth-West1.11 km
VikrampurNorth-East1.17 km
Pannuganj Urf ShahganjSouth-East1.28 km
RamgarhSouth1.62 km
Gurouty KhurdNorth-West1.69 km
KoriyanwEast2.00 km
Majhi GaonSouth2.06 km
KicharWest2.12 km
BihataNorth-East2.14 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No -

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Pachokhar

Where is Pachokhar located?

Pachokhar village is located in Robertsganj Tehsil, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pachokhar?

The Gram Panchayat of Pachokhar is Pannuganj Urf Shahganj.

What is the pincode of Pachokhar?

The pincode of Pachokhar is 231213.

What is the population of Pachokhar?

Pachokhar has a total population of 890, including 445 males and 445 females.

How many households are there in Pachokhar?

There are 155 households in Pachokhar.

What is the literacy rate in Pachokhar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pachokhar is 60.79%. Male literacy is 73.26% and female literacy is 48.31%.