Ahiyai - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Ahiyai is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Bhagasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ahiyai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ahiyai is 200171. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.41 hectares and falls under the 223101 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Ahiyai

As per Census 2011, Ahiyai village has a total population of 490 people, consisting of 235 males and 255 females. The village has 79 households and a sex ratio of 1,085 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 322 literate and 168 illiterate residents. Additionally, 51 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population490235255
Child Population (0–6 yrs)743341
Scheduled Castes (SC)512922
Literate Population322172150
Illiterate Population16863105

Nearby Villages of Ahiyai

Ahiyai 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)
Bhikhana PurSouth0.61 km
BarbaspurWest0.82 km
KasiyapurNorth-West0.93 km
BhagasaNorth-East0.97 km
LorihaSouth-West1.02 km
Mahamadpur Urf ChakgulamipurSouth-East1.06 km
SamshipurSouth1.37 km
KhudipattiNorth-East1.44 km
ChandauliSouth-East1.50 km
Bansingh PattiWest1.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ahiyai

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Ahiyai. The nearest railway station is Shahganj Jn, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
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 Shahganj to Ahiyai is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Ahiyai is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ahiyai

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

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

Health Facilities in Ahiyai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Ahiyai

Where is Ahiyai located?

Ahiyai village is located in Shahganj Tehsil, Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ahiyai?

The Gram Panchayat of Ahiyai is Bhagasa.

What is the pincode of Ahiyai?

The pincode of Ahiyai is 223101.

What is the population of Ahiyai?

Ahiyai has a total population of 490, including 235 males and 255 females.

How many households are there in Ahiyai?

There are 79 households in Ahiyai.

What is the literacy rate in Ahiyai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ahiyai is 65.71%. Male literacy is 73.19% and female literacy is 58.82%.