Achhedih - Gola, Gorakhpur

Achhedih is a village situated in the Gola tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gola and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Semara Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Achhedih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Achhedih is 188089. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.14 hectares and falls under the 273407 pincode. Gorakhpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Achhedih

As per Census 2011, Achhedih village has a total population of 319 people, consisting of 165 males and 154 females. The village has 33 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 123 literate and 196 illiterate residents. Additionally, 8 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population319165154
Child Population (0–6 yrs)452619
Scheduled Castes (SC)817
Literate Population1237944
Illiterate Population19686110

Nearby Villages of Achhedih

Achhedih 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)
Semara BujurgNorth0.94 km
Koili KhalSouth-West1.04 km
SonsathaNorth-West1.39 km
MajhwaEast1.75 km
Semara KhurdNorth-East1.95 km
Korar TiwariWest2.25 km
BesahaniSouth-West2.25 km
Bairia KhasSouth-East2.46 km
PatwaniaEast2.75 km
Shanichara Patti BabuNorth-West2.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Achhedih

Achhedih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barhaj Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gorakhpur to Achhedih is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Achhedih is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Achhedih

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Achhedih

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

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

FAQs about Achhedih

Where is Achhedih located?

Achhedih village is located in Gola Tehsil, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Achhedih?

The Gram Panchayat of Achhedih is Semara Khurd.

What is the pincode of Achhedih?

The pincode of Achhedih is 273407.

What is the population of Achhedih?

Achhedih has a total population of 319, including 165 males and 154 females.

How many households are there in Achhedih?

There are 33 households in Achhedih.

What is the literacy rate in Achhedih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Achhedih is 38.56%. Male literacy is 47.88% and female literacy is 28.57%.