Paschimpur - Pindra, Varanasi

Paschimpur is a village situated in the Pindra tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pindra and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Varanasi. Dhananjaypur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paschimpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paschimpur is 208521. The village covers a total geographical area of 533.23 hectares and falls under the 221201 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Paschimpur 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 Paschimpur

According to the 2011 Census, Paschimpur village had a total population of 676 people, including 326 males and 350 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.95%, with male literacy at 86.96% and female literacy at 68.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 336.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population676326350
Child Population (0–6 yrs)865036
Scheduled Castes (SC)336161175
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population454240214
Illiterate Population22286136

Nearby Villages of Paschimpur

Paschimpur 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)
KaithauliSouth-West0.35 km
AmiloSouth-West0.72 km
BharthipurNorth-East0.92 km
DhanrajaipurNorth-West1.04 km
Chak ChadaraWest1.20 km
AneaiEast1.27 km
SiswaSouth1.29 km
KusahaNorth-West1.44 km
MahuariSouth1.68 km
KamruddinpurSouth-West1.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Paschimpur

Paschimpur 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 Kapseti, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Paschimpur is about 34 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 Paschimpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Paschimpur

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

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

FAQs about Paschimpur

Where is Paschimpur located?

Paschimpur village is located in Pindra Tehsil, Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Paschimpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Paschimpur is Dhananjaypur.

What is the pincode of Paschimpur?

The pincode of Paschimpur is 221201.

What is the population of Paschimpur?

Paschimpur had a total population of 676, including 326 males and 350 females.

How many households are there in Paschimpur?

Paschimpur had 115 households.

What is the literacy rate in Paschimpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paschimpur was 76.95%. Male literacy was 86.96% and female literacy was 68.15%.