# Pilibhit

> city

**Wikidata**: [Q1197824](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1197824)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilibhit)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/pilibhit

## Summary
Pilibhit is a city located in the Pilibhit district of India. It serves as the capital of the Pilibhit district and is situated at an elevation of 172 meters above sea level. The city covers an area of 47 square kilometres and shares a border with Shahjahanpur.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Pilibhit is an instance of a city (a large human settlement).
- **Location**: It is located in the Pilibhit district, India.
- **Administrative Role**: It serves as the capital of the Pilibhit district.
- **Geography**: The city has coordinates 28.633333333333°N, 79.766666666667°E and an elevation of 172 metres above sea level.
- **Area**: The total area of the city is 47 square kilometres.
- **Borders**: Pilibhit shares a border with Shahjahanpur.
- **Time Zone**: The city follows UTC+05:30.
- **Postal Code**: The postal code for Pilibhit is 262001.
- **Local Dialing Code**: The local dialing code is 5882.
- **UN/LOCODE**: The code INPIL is assigned to Pilibhit.

## FAQs
**What are the geographic and demographic details of Pilibhit?**
Pilibhit is positioned at coordinates 28.633333333333 latitude and 79.766666666667 longitude. The city stands at an elevation of 172 metres and encompasses a total area of 47 square kilometres.

**How is Pilibhit identified in international and library catalog systems?**
The city is cataloged under several identifiers, including a GND ID of 4636848-6, a VIAF ID of 141043587, a Library of Congress Authority ID of no99046970, and a National Library of Israel J9U ID of 987007496674505171. It also holds a GeoNames ID of 1259686 and a GNS Unique Feature ID of -2107901.

**What digital and database identifiers are associated with Pilibhit?**
Pilibhit is associated with a Freebase ID (/m/07vlxs), a Who's on First ID (102029005), an OpenStreetMap Node ID (572259361), and a Wolfram Language Entity Code `Entity["City", "Pilibhit"]`. It also has a Quora topic ID (Pilibhit-Uttar-Pradesh-India) and a SNARC ID of 1205.

**What linguistic resources and encyclopedic descriptions are available for Pilibhit?**
The city is described by sources such as the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary and the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition. A pronunciation audio file in Hindi is available on Wikimedia Commons, and the city's Wikipedia entry exists in over 30 languages, including English, Hindi, Urdu, and Russian.

## Why It Matters
Pilibhit holds significance as an administrative hub, functioning as the capital of the Pilibhit district in India. Its inclusion in major encyclopedic works like the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition and the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary highlights its historical and geographical relevance. The city's extensive digital footprint, evidenced by its presence across numerous international databases and Wikipedia language editions, underscores its recognized status as a distinct and notable settlement within the region of Uttar Pradesh.

## Notable For
- Serving as the administrative capital of the Pilibhit district.
- Being featured in historical encyclopedic sources such as the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition.
- Possessing a distinct UN/LOCODE (INPIL), recognizing it as a location for trade and transport.
- Having a Wikipedia presence in 31 different languages, indicating broad global recognition.
- Being documented with a specific Hindi pronunciation recording on Lingua Libre.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Pilibhit is geographically situated in India within the Pilibhit district, which it also serves as the capital. The city's precise coordinates are 28.633333333333 latitude and 79.766666666667 longitude. It rests at an elevation of 172 metres above sea level and spans an area of 47 square kilometres. The city shares a border with Shahjahanpur.

### Administration and Infrastructure
As the capital of the Pilibhit district, the city functions as a key administrative center. It operates in the UTC+05:30 time zone. The postal code assigned to the area is 262001, and the local dialing code for telecommunications is 5882. The city is recognized in trade logistics under the UN/LOCODE INPIL.

### Digital and Knowledge Base Presence
Pilibhit maintains a comprehensive presence across various knowledge bases and digital platforms.
- **Wikimedia**: The city has a Wikipedia title "Pilibhit" with a sitelink count of 34. It is categorized under "Pilibhit" on Wikimedia Commons and features an image of the Jama Masjid (Jamiamasjid_pilibhit02.JPG). A pronunciation audio file in Hindi (`LL-Q1571_(mar)-Aparna_Gondhalekar-पिलीभीत.wav`) is hosted on Lingua Libre.
- **Wikipedia Languages**: Articles about Pilibhit exist in 31 languages, including Arabic, Bengali, German, English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Marathi, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Sanskrit, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, and Chinese, among others.
- **Encyclopedias**: The entity is described by the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary and the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition (subject: 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/Pilibhit). It also has an Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID (place/Pilibhit).
- **Database IDs**: The city is indexed in numerous databases with the following identifiers:
    - GND ID: 4636848-6
    - VIAF ID: 141043587
    - GeoNames ID: 1259686
    - GNS Unique Feature ID: -2107901
    - Freebase ID: /m/07vlxs
    - Who's on First ID: 102029005
    - OpenStreetMap Node ID: 572259361
    - Library of Congress Authority ID: no99046970
    - National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007496674505171
    - SNARC ID: 1205
    - Wolfram Language Entity Code: `Entity["City", "Pilibhit"]`
    - Quora Topic: Pilibhit-Uttar-Pradesh-India
    - Curlie ID: Regional/Asia/India/Uttar_Pradesh/Districts/Pilibhit/

### Aliases and Names
The city is known by several aliases, including Pillibhit, 皮利比特, and 皮利皮德.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. [Source](https://lingualibre.org/wiki//Q512895)
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. GeoNames
5. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/in.htm)
6. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File