Ahad - Gauriganj, Amethi

Ahad is a village situated in the Gauriganj tehsil of Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from Gauriganj and around 60 km from Sultanpur. Ahad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ahad is 169039. The village covers a total geographical area of 211.02 hectares and falls under the 227809 pincode. Jagdishpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Ahad 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 Jagdishpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Amethi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ahad

According to the 2011 Census, Ahad village had a total population of 1,207 people, including 593 males and 614 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.36%, with male literacy at 89.66% and female literacy at 65.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150.

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

Nearby Villages of Ahad

Ahad 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 Ahad

Ahad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nihalgarh, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagdishpur to Ahad is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sultanpur to Ahad is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ahad

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

Health Facilities in Ahad

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

FAQs about Ahad