Ahankaripur - Sagri, Azamgarh

Ahankaripur is a village situated in the Sagri tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sagri and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Mahrupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ahankaripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ahankaripur is 192584. The village covers a total geographical area of 29.41 hectares and falls under the 276139 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Ahankaripur

According to the 2011 Census, Ahankaripur village had a total population of 449 people, including 218 males and 231 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.59%, with male literacy at 73.14% and female literacy at 55.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81.

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

Nearby Villages of Ahankaripur

Ahankaripur 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 Ahankaripur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Ahankaripur. The nearest railway station is Azamgarh, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Ahankaripur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Ahankaripur is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ahankaripur

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

Health Facilities in Ahankaripur

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

FAQs about Ahankaripur