Ahrora - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Ahrora is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Surai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ahrora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ahrora is 489672. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.49 hectares and falls under the 483119 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ahrora

As per Census 2011, Ahrora village has a total population of 491 people, consisting of 248 males and 243 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 303 literate and 188 illiterate residents. Additionally, 222 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 84 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population491248243
Child Population (0–6 yrs)723438
Scheduled Castes (SC)222107115
Scheduled Tribes (ST)844242
Literate Population303171132
Illiterate Population18877111

Nearby Villages of Ahrora

Ahrora 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)
Karhaiya KalanNorth-West0.75 km
DobhiSouth-West1.69 km
KhapraSouth-East1.89 km
BhuwaraEast2.00 km
Pipariya (kanwas)South-East2.84 km
SuhajaniSouth2.88 km
BargiSouth3.02 km
UdnaNorth3.03 km
MudiyaSouth3.33 km
Raiya KhedaEast3.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ahrora

Ahrora 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 Bhitoni, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Ahrora is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Ahrora is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ahrora

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Ahrora

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

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

FAQs about Ahrora

Where is Ahrora located?

Ahrora village is located in Shahpura Tehsil, Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ahrora?

The Gram Panchayat of Ahrora is Surai.

What is the pincode of Ahrora?

The pincode of Ahrora is 483119.

What is the population of Ahrora?

Ahrora has a total population of 491, including 248 males and 243 females.

How many households are there in Ahrora?

There are 89 households in Ahrora.

What is the literacy rate in Ahrora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ahrora is 61.71%. Male literacy is 68.95% and female literacy is 54.32%.