Akhaipur - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Akhaipur is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Akhaipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akhaipur is 203338. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.2 hectares and falls under the 222142 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Akhaipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kerakat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Akhaipur

According to the 2011 Census, Akhaipur village had a total population of 1,176 people, including 560 males and 616 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 1,100 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.48%, with male literacy at 83.19% and female literacy at 62.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 395.

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

Nearby Villages of Akhaipur

Akhaipur 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 Akhaipur

Akhaipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kirakat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Akhaipur is about 37 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 Akhaipur

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

Health Facilities in Akhaipur

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

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