Aliganj - Tanda, Ambedkar Nagar

Aliganj is a village situated in the Tanda tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tanda and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Ashrafpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aliganj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aliganj is 167140. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.3 hectares and falls under the 224190 pincode. Tanda is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Aliganj

As per Census 2011, Aliganj village has a total population of 685 people, consisting of 351 males and 334 females. The village has 118 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 78 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 464 literate and 221 illiterate residents. Additionally, 333 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Aliganj

Aliganj 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 Aliganj

Aliganj 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 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 Tanda to Aliganj is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Aliganj 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 Aliganj

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

Health Facilities in Aliganj

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

FAQs about Aliganj