Achrauli - Sikandra, Kanpur Dehat

Achrauli is a village situated in the Sikandra tehsil of Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sikandra and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Mati. Dabrapur Sikandra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Achrauli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Achrauli is 149713. The village covers a total geographical area of 65.71 hectares and falls under the 209125 pincode. Auraiya is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Achrauli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Achrauli

According to the 2011 Census, Achrauli village had a total population of 829 people, including 452 males and 377 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 834 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.36%, with male literacy at 89.53% and female literacy at 76.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population829452377
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1207050
Scheduled Castes (SC)18710879
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population591342249
Illiterate Population238110128

Nearby Villages of Achrauli

Achrauli 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)
SukhshahpurNorth0.95 km
RaypurNorth-West1.06 km
AstpurEast1.15 km
Dabarapur SikandraSouth-East1.25 km
KasolarSouth1.62 km
UdaypurNorth-West1.88 km
RandheerpurSouth-West1.97 km
SadhuapurWest2.09 km
MahasinghpurNorth-West2.11 km
NaiplapurNorth2.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Achrauli

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Achrauli. The nearest railway station is Para Jani Halt, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Auraiya to Achrauli is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mati to Achrauli is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Achrauli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Achrauli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Achrauli

Where is Achrauli located?

Achrauli village is located in Sikandra Tehsil, Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Achrauli?

The Gram Panchayat of Achrauli is Dabrapur Sikandra.

What is the pincode of Achrauli?

The pincode of Achrauli is 209125.

What is the population of Achrauli?

Achrauli had a total population of 829, including 452 males and 377 females.

How many households are there in Achrauli?

Achrauli had 167 households.

What is the literacy rate in Achrauli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Achrauli was 83.36%. Male literacy was 89.53% and female literacy was 76.15%.