Achuki - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Achuki is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Latta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Achuki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Achuki is 253064. The village covers a total geographical area of 388 hectares and falls under the 824126 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Achuki village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Goh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Achuki

As per Census 2011, Achuki village has a total population of 1,781 people, consisting of 885 males and 896 females. The village has 259 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 347 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 852 literate and 929 illiterate residents. Additionally, 432 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,781885896
Child Population (0–6 yrs)347169178
Scheduled Castes (SC)432211221
Literate Population852524328
Illiterate Population929361568

Nearby Villages of Achuki

Achuki 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)
Bagha SotiSouth-East1.56 km
BhetaniyanWest1.59 km
IndrarhSouth1.62 km
KutkuriSouth-East1.68 km
LataNorth-East2.07 km
BihtaSouth-East2.55 km
GandharpSouth2.61 km
ItarhNorth-West2.64 km
BeriEast2.67 km
ShahpurWest2.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Achuki

Achuki is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Deo Road, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Achuki is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Achuki is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Achuki

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Achuki

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

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

FAQs about Achuki

Where is Achuki located?

Achuki village is located in Rafiganj Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Achuki?

The Gram Panchayat of Achuki is Latta.

What is the pincode of Achuki?

The pincode of Achuki is 824126.

What is the population of Achuki?

Achuki has a total population of 1,781, including 885 males and 896 females.

How many households are there in Achuki?

There are 259 households in Achuki.

What is the literacy rate in Achuki?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Achuki is 47.84%. Male literacy is 59.21% and female literacy is 36.61%.