Maukh - Akbarpur, Ambedkar Nagar

Maukh is a village situated in the Akbarpur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akbarpur and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Maukha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maukh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maukh is 168244. The village covers a total geographical area of 292.45 hectares and falls under the 224227 pincode. Akbarpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Maukh 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 Maukh

As per Census 2011, Maukh village has a total population of 2,660 people, consisting of 1,352 males and 1,308 females. The village has 401 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 396 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,694 literate and 966 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,320 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6601,3521,308
Child Population (0–6 yrs)396200196
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,320652668
Literate Population1,694993701
Illiterate Population966359607

Nearby Villages of Maukh

Maukh 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)
Sivale PurSouth0.93 km
BelhareNorth-West1.05 km
ChandauliNorth1.48 km
Rampur MaguradelaSouth-East1.59 km
Asarafpur PachaukhWest1.62 km
Aaraji BhatauliEast1.91 km
Pipari MohammadiNorth-West2.08 km
BelahriNorth-East2.52 km
Isamail PurWest2.57 km
Basawan PurNorth-East2.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maukh

Maukh 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 71.2 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 Akbarpur to Maukh is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Maukh is about 10 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 Maukh

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Maukh

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Maukh 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Maukh

Where is Maukh located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Maukh?

The Gram Panchayat of Maukh is Maukha.

What is the pincode of Maukh?

The pincode of Maukh is 224227.

What is the population of Maukh?

Maukh has a total population of 2,660, including 1,352 males and 1,308 females.

How many households are there in Maukh?

There are 401 households in Maukh.

What is the literacy rate in Maukh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maukh is 63.68%. Male literacy is 73.45% and female literacy is 53.59%.