Alamchak - Campierganj, Gorakhpur

Alamchak is a village situated in the Campierganj tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Campierganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Alamchak village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alamchak is 184935. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.31 hectares and falls under the 273158 pincode. Pipiganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Alamchak

As per Census 2011, Alamchak village has a total population of 2,737 people, consisting of 1,425 males and 1,312 females. The village has 460 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 422 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,555 literate and 1,182 illiterate residents. Additionally, 855 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7371,4251,312
Child Population (0–6 yrs)422215207
Scheduled Castes (SC)855435420
Literate Population1,555998557
Illiterate Population1,182427755

Nearby Villages of Alamchak

Alamchak 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)
BadshahpurEast0.86 km
AmrahaSouth-East1.31 km
DharmpurWest1.50 km
Nooruddin ChakSouth1.88 km
SekhoieSouth-East1.92 km
RamchauraNorth-East2.05 km
BaijanathpurSouth-West2.07 km
KunjalgarhEast2.26 km
MahawnkhorSouth-East2.37 km
DhedhnaSouth2.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Alamchak

Alamchak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahawan Khor Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipiganj to Alamchak is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Alamchak is about 35 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 Alamchak

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Alamchak

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

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

FAQs about Alamchak

Where is Alamchak located?

Alamchak village is located in Campierganj Tehsil, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Alamchak?

Alamchak is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Alamchak?

The pincode of Alamchak is 273158.

What is the population of Alamchak?

Alamchak has a total population of 2,737, including 1,425 males and 1,312 females.

How many households are there in Alamchak?

There are 460 households in Alamchak.

What is the literacy rate in Alamchak?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Alamchak is 56.81%. Male literacy is 70.04% and female literacy is 42.45%.