Pithoury - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Pithoury 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 20 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Pithoury village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pithoury is 213711. The village covers a total geographical area of 231.97 hectares and falls under the 231213 pincode. Ravertganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Pithoury 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 Pithoury

According to the 2011 Census, Pithoury village had a total population of 1,300 people, including 679 males and 621 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.00%, with male literacy at 76.98% and female literacy at 52.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 403.

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

Nearby Villages of Pithoury

Pithoury 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 Pithoury

Pithoury 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 73.6 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Pithoury

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

Health Facilities in Pithoury

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

FAQs about Pithoury