Ahiraura - Colonelganj, Gonda

Ahiraura is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Ahiraura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ahiraura is 174993. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.45 hectares and falls under the 271122 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Ahiraura

According to the 2011 Census, Ahiraura village had a total population of 1,656 people, including 877 males and 779 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.89%, with male literacy at 49.71% and female literacy at 27.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 233.

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

Nearby Villages of Ahiraura

Ahiraura 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 Ahiraura

Ahiraura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jarwal Road, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Ahiraura is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ahiraura

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

Health Facilities in Ahiraura

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

FAQs about Ahiraura