Akhapur - Sagri, Azamgarh

Akhapur is a village situated in the Sagri tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sagri and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Akhapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akhapur is 193041. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.11 hectares and falls under the 276135 pincode. Captanganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Akhapur 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 Akhapur

According to the 2011 Census, Akhapur village had a total population of 2,177 people, including 1,150 males and 1,027 females, living in 284 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.50%, with male literacy at 92.31% and female literacy at 67.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 482.

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

Nearby Villages of Akhapur

Akhapur 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 Akhapur

Public transport in the Akhapur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Azamgarh, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Captanganj to Akhapur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Akhapur is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akhapur

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

Health Facilities in Akhapur

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

FAQs about Akhapur