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

According to the 2011 Census, Ahiri village had a total population of 3,200 people, including 1,697 males and 1,503 females, living in 563 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.27%, with male literacy at 81.48% and female literacy at 64.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 875.

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

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