Ahiraula - Utraula, Balrampur

Ahiraula is a village situated in the Utraula tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Utraula and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Babhani Bugurg serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ahiraula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ahiraula is 173951. The village covers a total geographical area of 59.85 hectares and falls under the 271602 pincode. Utraula is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Ahiraula

As per Census 2011, Ahiraula village has a total population of 258 people, consisting of 128 males and 130 females. The village has 39 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 57 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 92 literate and 166 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population258128130
Child Population (0–6 yrs)572631
Literate Population926329
Illiterate Population16665101

Nearby Villages of Ahiraula

Ahiraula 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)
Hari KishnaSouth-East0.89 km
Babhni BuzurgNorth1.07 km
BajarmundaWest1.11 km
Pipra RamSouth-West1.45 km
Tilkhi BarayaNorth-East1.59 km
SikaramafiNorth-West1.65 km
BhurkundaNorth-West1.75 km
BaksariaWest1.99 km
PerariyaaSouth-West2.06 km
Chheetar ParaSouth2.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ahiraula

Ahiraula is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Laiburwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Utraula to Ahiraula is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Ahiraula is about 33 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 Ahiraula

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Ahiraula

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Ahiraula

Where is Ahiraula located?

Ahiraula village is located in Utraula Tehsil, Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ahiraula?

The Gram Panchayat of Ahiraula is Babhani Bugurg.

What is the pincode of Ahiraula?

The pincode of Ahiraula is 271602.

What is the population of Ahiraula?

Ahiraula has a total population of 258, including 128 males and 130 females.

How many households are there in Ahiraula?

There are 39 households in Ahiraula.

What is the literacy rate in Ahiraula?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ahiraula is 35.66%. Male literacy is 49.22% and female literacy is 22.31%.