Pakarahat - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Pakarahat is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Pakarahat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakarahat is 213728. The village covers a total geographical area of 195.5 hectares and falls under the 231213 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Pakarahat 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 Pakarahat

As per Census 2011, Pakarahat village has a total population of 1,712 people, consisting of 900 males and 812 females. The village has 326 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 319 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 941 literate and 771 illiterate residents. Additionally, 255 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 100 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,712900812
Child Population (0–6 yrs)319173146
Scheduled Castes (SC)255131124
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1005545
Literate Population941610331
Illiterate Population771290481

Nearby Villages of Pakarahat

Pakarahat 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)
ChaukharaEast0.88 km
BelthaNorth-West1.13 km
CharkonwaSouth-East1.47 km
GeruueeNorth-West1.67 km
Narotam PurWest1.91 km
VijawarEast1.93 km
BhagwantpurNorth-West1.94 km
HardySouth2.06 km
JaimoharySouth-West2.12 km
ParsiaSouth-West2.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pakarahat

Pakarahat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Churk, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Pakarahat is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Pakarahat is about 32 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 Pakarahat

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

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

Health Facilities in Pakarahat

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

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

FAQs about Pakarahat

Where is Pakarahat located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Pakarahat?

Pakarahat is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pakarahat?

The pincode of Pakarahat is 231213.

What is the population of Pakarahat?

Pakarahat has a total population of 1,712, including 900 males and 812 females.

How many households are there in Pakarahat?

There are 326 households in Pakarahat.

What is the literacy rate in Pakarahat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pakarahat is 54.96%. Male literacy is 67.78% and female literacy is 40.76%.