Achalpur - Khurja, Bulandshahr

Achalpur is a village situated in the Khurja tehsil of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khurja and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Bulandshahr. Salimpur Pahargarhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Achalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Achalpur is 121647. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.6 hectares and falls under the 203131 pincode. Khurja is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Achalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Achalpur

As per Census 2011, Achalpur village has a total population of 992 people, consisting of 534 males and 458 females. The village has 167 households and a sex ratio of 857 females per 1,000 males. There are 158 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 684 literate and 308 illiterate residents. Additionally, 132 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population992534458
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1588771
Scheduled Castes (SC)1327359
Literate Population684422262
Illiterate Population308112196

Nearby Villages of Achalpur

Achalpur 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)
Nagalia TakkarEast1.00 km
Salimpur PahargarhiNorth-West1.44 km
BaragaonSouth-West1.64 km
Shahbajpur DaulatNorth-West1.96 km
PalraNorth-East2.31 km
Hirapur Nagla JagatEast2.32 km
Yusufpur MalgosaWest2.65 km
Pharakana GangagarhiSouth-East2.91 km
RasoolpurSouth-West3.13 km
Nagilia UdhaybhanSouth3.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Achalpur

Achalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Danwar, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Khurja to Achalpur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bulandshahr to Achalpur 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 Achalpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Achalpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Achalpur

Where is Achalpur located?

Achalpur village is located in Khurja Tehsil, Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Achalpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Achalpur is Salimpur Pahargarhi.

What is the pincode of Achalpur?

The pincode of Achalpur is 203131.

What is the population of Achalpur?

Achalpur has a total population of 992, including 534 males and 458 females.

How many households are there in Achalpur?

There are 167 households in Achalpur.

What is the literacy rate in Achalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Achalpur is 68.95%. Male literacy is 79.03% and female literacy is 57.21%.