Ahiri - Mau, Chitrakoot

Ahiri is a village situated in the Mau tehsil of Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mau and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Chitrakoot. Ahiri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ahiri is 156028. The village covers a total geographical area of 521.2 hectares and falls under the 210209 pincode. Kervi is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Ahiri

As per Census 2011, Ahiri village has a total population of 3,200 people, consisting of 1,697 males and 1,503 females. The village has 563 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 667 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,856 literate and 1,344 illiterate residents. Additionally, 875 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ahiri

Ahiri 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 Ahiri

Ahiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kataiya Dandi, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kervi to Ahiri is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitrakoot to Ahiri is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ahiri

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

Health Facilities in Ahiri

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

FAQs about Ahiri