Achkawapur - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Achkawapur is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Achakwapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Achkawapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Achkawapur is 173736. The village covers a total geographical area of 329.19 hectares and falls under the 271206 pincode. Pachpedawa is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Achkawapur

As per Census 2011, Achkawapur village has a total population of 1,197 people, consisting of 619 males and 578 females. The village has 157 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 234 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 424 literate and 773 illiterate residents. Additionally, 88 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Achkawapur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,197619578
Child Population (0–6 yrs)234112122
Scheduled Castes (SC)884642
Literate Population424292132
Illiterate Population773327446

Nearby Villages of Achkawapur

Achkawapur 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)
ChapiaSouth-West1.17 km
TurkauliaEast1.20 km
Narayanpur JurwaniyaNorth-West1.68 km
SakaldaaWest1.90 km
Sakri KuiyaanSouth2.00 km
Harnahwa ParsiyaEast2.60 km
MaldaSouth-East2.62 km
MotinagerNorth2.65 km
LaukahwaSouth-West2.70 km
ManoharapurNorth-West2.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Achkawapur

Achkawapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Trilokpur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pachpedawa to Achkawapur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Achkawapur is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Achkawapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Achkawapur

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

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

FAQs about Achkawapur

Where is Achkawapur located?

Achkawapur village is located in Tulsipur Tehsil, Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Achkawapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Achkawapur is Achakwapur.

What is the pincode of Achkawapur?

The pincode of Achkawapur is 271206.

What is the population of Achkawapur?

Achkawapur has a total population of 1,197, including 619 males and 578 females.

How many households are there in Achkawapur?

There are 157 households in Achkawapur.

What is the literacy rate in Achkawapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Achkawapur is 35.42%. Male literacy is 47.17% and female literacy is 22.84%.