Ajan - Gola Gokaran Nath, Kheri

Ajan is a village situated in the Gola Gokaran Nath tehsil of Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gola Gokaran Nath and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kheri. Ajan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ajan is 135318. The village covers a total geographical area of 280.04 hectares and falls under the 262802 pincode. Kheri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ajan

As per Census 2011, Ajan village has a total population of 2,982 people, consisting of 1,559 males and 1,423 females. The village has 628 households and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males. There are 412 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,921 literate and 1,061 illiterate residents. Additionally, 589 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 205 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9821,5591,423
Child Population (0–6 yrs)412218194
Scheduled Castes (SC)589308281
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20511095
Literate Population1,9211,146775
Illiterate Population1,061413648

Nearby Villages of Ajan

Ajan 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)
KirtapurWest1.03 km
Munda JawaharEast1.45 km
BaghaSouth-West1.50 km
Mugala KheraNorth-West1.52 km
DewapurWest1.83 km
Munda BishnuNorth2.04 km
GharayaniyaNorth-East2.08 km
MajhigawanNorth-West2.23 km
Shabuddin PurSouth2.28 km
BaghmaraSouth-East2.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ajan

Ajan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bahelia Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Kheri to Ajan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kheri to Ajan is about 40 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 Ajan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ajan

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

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

FAQs about Ajan

Where is Ajan located?

Ajan village is located in Gola Gokaran Nath Tehsil, Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ajan?

Ajan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ajan?

The pincode of Ajan is 262802.

What is the population of Ajan?

Ajan has a total population of 2,982, including 1,559 males and 1,423 females.

How many households are there in Ajan?

There are 628 households in Ajan.

What is the literacy rate in Ajan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ajan is 64.42%. Male literacy is 73.51% and female literacy is 54.46%.