Afuia - Gauriganj, Amethi

Afuia is a village situated in the Gauriganj tehsil of Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from Gauriganj and around 51 km from Sultanpur. Afuia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Afuia is 169146. The village covers a total geographical area of 418.78 hectares and falls under the 227409 pincode. Musafirkhana is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Afuia

As per Census 2011, Afuia village has a total population of 2,550 people, consisting of 1,278 males and 1,272 females. The village has 459 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 451 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,314 literate and 1,236 illiterate residents. Additionally, 933 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Afuia

Afuia 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 Afuia

Afuia 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 Gauriganj, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Musafirkhana to Afuia is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sultanpur to Afuia is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Afuia

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

Health Facilities in Afuia

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

FAQs about Afuia