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

According to the 2011 Census, Ahiyai village had a total population of 490 people, including 235 males and 255 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 1,085 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.40%, with male literacy at 85.15% and female literacy at 70.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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