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 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 Maukh

According to the 2011 Census, Maukh village had a total population of 2,660 people, including 1,352 males and 1,308 females, living in 401 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.82%, with male literacy at 86.20% and female literacy at 63.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,320.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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