Akolhi - Rasra, Ballia

Akolhi is a village situated in the Rasra tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rasra and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Thuma Mohan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akolhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akolhi is 198497. The village covers a total geographical area of 67.1 hectares and falls under the 277121 pincode.

Akolhi 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 Rasara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghosi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Akolhi

According to the 2011 Census, Akolhi village had a total population of 600 people, including 279 males and 321 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 1,151 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.84%, with male literacy at 66.95% and female literacy at 33.69%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population600279321
Child Population (0–6 yrs)824339
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population25315895
Illiterate Population347121226

Nearby Villages of Akolhi

Akolhi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DandepurSouth-East1.34 km
HajouliWest1.39 km
KukurahanNorth-West1.43 km
BelsaraEast1.53 km
DohdhanpurEast2.06 km
BisukiaSouth2.19 km
DeoriaNorth-East2.24 km
Bhatnahi T. PaharpurSouth-West2.38 km
AmtaharapuraSouth-East2.49 km
Mubarakpur T.kurziEast2.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Akolhi

Akolhi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chilkahar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ballia to Akolhi is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akolhi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Akolhi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Akolhi

Where is Akolhi located?

Akolhi village is located in Rasra Tehsil, Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Akolhi?

The Gram Panchayat of Akolhi is Thuma Mohan.

What is the pincode of Akolhi?

The pincode of Akolhi is 277121.

What is the population of Akolhi?

Akolhi had a total population of 600, including 279 males and 321 females.

How many households are there in Akolhi?

Akolhi had 98 households.

What is the literacy rate in Akolhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Akolhi was 48.84%. Male literacy was 66.95% and female literacy was 33.69%.