Alra - Maudaha, Hamirpur

Alra is a village situated in the Maudaha tehsil of Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maudaha and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Hamirpur. Gaura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alra is 154136. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.3 hectares and falls under the 210506 pincode. Maudaha is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Alra

According to the 2011 Census, Alra village had a total population of 648 people, including 356 males and 292 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 820 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.51%, with male literacy at 82.12% and female literacy at 54.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 155.

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

Nearby Villages of Alra

Alra 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 Alra

Alra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ragaul, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maudaha to Alra is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hamirpur to Alra is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alra

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

Health Facilities in Alra

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

FAQs about Alra