Ariya - Akbarpur, Ambedkar Nagar

Ariya is a village situated in the Akbarpur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akbarpur and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Ariya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ariya is 168238. The village covers a total geographical area of 164.74 hectares and falls under the 224227 pincode. Akbarpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Ariya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan 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 Ariya

According to the 2011 Census, Ariya village had a total population of 2,344 people, including 1,210 males and 1,134 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.33%, with male literacy at 90.53% and female literacy at 73.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 822.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Ariya

Ariya 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Ariya

Ariya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Akbarpur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akbarpur to Ariya is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Ariya is about 8 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 Ariya

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

Health Facilities in Ariya

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

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