Itha - Pindra, Varanasi

Itha is a village situated in the Pindra tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pindra and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Varanasi. Kusumura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Itha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Itha is 208560. The village covers a total geographical area of 136.57 hectares and falls under the 221208 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Itha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pindra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Itha

According to the 2011 Census, Itha village had a total population of 1,337 people, including 675 males and 662 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.32%, with male literacy at 80.67% and female literacy at 56.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 544.

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

Nearby Villages of Itha

Itha 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 Itha

Itha 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 Sewapuri, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Itha is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Itha

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

Health Facilities in Itha

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

FAQs about Itha