Yarke - Akbarpur, Ambedkar Nagar

Yarke is a village situated in the Akbarpur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akbarpur and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Yarki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yarke village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yarke is 168146. The village covers a total geographical area of 756.62 hectares and falls under the 224151 pincode. Akbarpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Yarke

As per Census 2011, Yarke village has a total population of 5,651 people, consisting of 2,790 males and 2,861 females. The village has 873 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 686 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,585 literate and 2,066 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,793 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Yarke

Yarke 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 Yarke

Yarke is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Katahri, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akbarpur to Yarke is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Yarke is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yarke

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

Health Facilities in Yarke

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

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