Afajalpur - Akbarpur, Ambedkar Nagar

Afajalpur is a village situated in the Akbarpur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akbarpur and around 5 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkarnagar. Afjalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Afajalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Afajalpur is 168301. The village covers a total geographical area of 378.88 hectares and falls under the 224122 pincode. Akbarpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Afajalpur

As per Census 2011, Afajalpur village has a total population of 3,352 people, consisting of 1,676 males and 1,676 females. The village has 480 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 485 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,057 literate and 1,295 illiterate residents. Additionally, 899 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,3521,6761,676
Child Population (0–6 yrs)485235250
Scheduled Castes (SC)899472427
Literate Population2,0571,167890
Illiterate Population1,295509786

Nearby Villages of Afajalpur

Afajalpur 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)
SalempurNorth0.70 km
Yardewa Mu. SultanipurEast0.71 km
Khakhun JalimSouth0.74 km
GaganpurSouth0.80 km
DinapurNorth-West0.88 km
HansapurWest0.88 km
MardanpurNorth-East0.91 km
AmarsepurSouth-West1.08 km
Hasan BadhSouth-East1.12 km
HirapurEast1.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Afajalpur

Afajalpur 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 Muhammadabad, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akbarpur to Afajalpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkarnagar to Afajalpur is about 5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Afajalpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Afajalpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Afajalpur

Where is Afajalpur located?

Afajalpur village is located in Akbarpur Tehsil, Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Afajalpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Afajalpur is Afjalpur.

What is the pincode of Afajalpur?

The pincode of Afajalpur is 224122.

What is the population of Afajalpur?

Afajalpur has a total population of 3,352, including 1,676 males and 1,676 females.

How many households are there in Afajalpur?

There are 480 households in Afajalpur.

What is the literacy rate in Afajalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Afajalpur is 61.37%. Male literacy is 69.63% and female literacy is 53.10%.