Antora - Shahabad, Hardoi

Antora is a village situated in the Shahabad tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahabad and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Hardoi. Antora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Antora is 139334. The village covers a total geographical area of 277.57 hectares and falls under the 241125 pincode. Shahabad is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Antora

As per Census 2011, Antora village has a total population of 1,196 people, consisting of 651 males and 545 females. The village has 217 households and a sex ratio of 837 females per 1,000 males. There are 187 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 642 literate and 554 illiterate residents. Additionally, 626 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,196651545
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18710384
Scheduled Castes (SC)626335291
Literate Population642405237
Illiterate Population554246308

Nearby Villages of Antora

Antora 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)
AureriWest1.24 km
UrliSouth-East1.54 km
Husainapur DiwaniNorth-East1.70 km
JalalpurEast1.71 km
KaimiSouth1.72 km
SingohaNorth-West2.14 km
ReoriNorth2.34 km
Newada ChathiyaEast2.35 km
DhakiaSouth2.67 km
Chak DhakiaSouth2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Antora

Antora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sharma, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahabad to Antora is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hardoi to Antora is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Antora

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

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

Health Facilities in Antora

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Antora 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 Antora

Where is Antora located?

Antora village is located in Shahabad Tehsil, Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Antora?

Antora is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Antora?

The pincode of Antora is 241125.

What is the population of Antora?

Antora has a total population of 1,196, including 651 males and 545 females.

How many households are there in Antora?

There are 217 households in Antora.

What is the literacy rate in Antora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Antora is 53.68%. Male literacy is 62.21% and female literacy is 43.49%.