Akkhipur - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Akkhipur is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Akkhipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akkhipur is 200438. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.55 hectares and falls under the 223101 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Akkhipur 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 Akkhipur

As per Census 2011, Akkhipur village has a total population of 1,284 people, consisting of 656 males and 628 females. The village has 174 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 181 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 776 literate and 508 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Akkhipur

Akkhipur 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 Akkhipur

Akkhipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shahganj Jn, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Akkhipur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Akkhipur is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akkhipur

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

Health Facilities in Akkhipur

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

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