Anjan Shahid - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Anjan Shahid is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Daridih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Anjan Shahid village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anjan Shahid is 194940. The village covers a total geographical area of 44.85 hectares and falls under the 276304 pincode. Phoolpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Anjan Shahid village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Phoolpur pawai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Lalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Anjan Shahid

According to the 2011 Census, Anjan Shahid village had a total population of 511 people, including 242 males and 269 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 1,112 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.19%, with male literacy at 89.39% and female literacy at 55.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Anjan Shahid

Anjan Shahid 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 Anjan Shahid

Anjan Shahid 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 Khorason Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phoolpur to Anjan Shahid is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Anjan Shahid is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Anjan Shahid

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

Health Facilities in Anjan Shahid

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

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