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

As per Census 2011, Pithoury village has a total population of 1,300 people, consisting of 679 males and 621 females. The village has 197 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 223 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 700 literate and 600 illiterate residents. Additionally, 403 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,300679621
Child Population (0–6 yrs)223123100
Scheduled Castes (SC)403202201
Literate Population700428272
Illiterate Population600251349

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NipaniaSouth1.03 km
MadhakpurNorth-East1.05 km
SandiEast1.26 km
ParshautiWest1.28 km
SandaSouth-East1.51 km
BharkanaNorth1.58 km
BhitiyaNorth1.68 km
PuranaSouth-West1.84 km
GojaniaNorth1.88 km
KabariWest1.94 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Pithoury

Where is Pithoury located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Pithoury?

Pithoury is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pithoury?

The pincode of Pithoury is 231213.

What is the population of Pithoury?

Pithoury has a total population of 1,300, including 679 males and 621 females.

How many households are there in Pithoury?

There are 197 households in Pithoury.

What is the literacy rate in Pithoury?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pithoury is 53.85%. Male literacy is 63.03% and female literacy is 43.80%.