Ahiapur - Bijaipur, Gopalganj

Ahiapur is a village situated in the Bijaipur subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijaipur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Ahiyapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ahiapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ahiapur is 230000. The village covers a total geographical area of 429 hectares and falls under the 841508 pincode. Mirganj is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Ahiapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ahiapur

As per Census 2011, Ahiapur village has a total population of 3,769 people, consisting of 1,794 males and 1,975 females. The village has 547 households and a sex ratio of 1,100 females per 1,000 males. There are 690 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,878 literate and 1,891 illiterate residents. Additionally, 394 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 345 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,7691,7941,975
Child Population (0–6 yrs)690350340
Scheduled Castes (SC)394182212
Scheduled Tribes (ST)345161184
Literate Population1,8781,042836
Illiterate Population1,8917521,139

Nearby Villages of Ahiapur

Ahiapur 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)
KarmanpurNorth-West1.17 km
BhoriyaSouth1.45 km
ChhitaunaNorth1.62 km
ChakhniWest1.75 km
KotiaNorth-West2.03 km
GopalpurSouth-East2.13 km
JaitpurSouth-East2.40 km
MerhwaNorth2.40 km
RaibariWest2.50 km
Kukur GhatiSouth-West2.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ahiapur

Ahiapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nonapar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Mirganj to Ahiapur is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Ahiapur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ahiapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ahiapur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ahiapur 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 Ahiapur

Where is Ahiapur located?

Ahiapur village is located in Bijaipur Subdivision, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ahiapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Ahiapur is Ahiyapur.

What is the pincode of Ahiapur?

The pincode of Ahiapur is 841508.

What is the population of Ahiapur?

Ahiapur has a total population of 3,769, including 1,794 males and 1,975 females.

How many households are there in Ahiapur?

There are 547 households in Ahiapur.

What is the literacy rate in Ahiapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ahiapur is 49.83%. Male literacy is 58.08% and female literacy is 42.33%.