Avahi - Sakaldiha, Chandauli

Avahi is a village situated in the Sakaldiha tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakaldiha and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Chandauli. Avahi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Avahi is 207109. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.97 hectares and falls under the 232106 pincode. Chandauli is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Avahi 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 Saiyadraja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Avahi

According to the 2011 Census, Avahi village had a total population of 2,100 people, including 1,120 males and 980 females, living in 310 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.34%, with male literacy at 83.99% and female literacy at 60.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 488.

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

Nearby Villages of Avahi

Avahi 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 Avahi

Avahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bahora Chandil, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandauli to Avahi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Avahi is about 30 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 Avahi

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

Health Facilities in Avahi

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

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