Achikalan - Mawana, Meerut

Achikalan is a village situated in the Mawana tehsil of Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mawana and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Meerut. Anchikalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Achikalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Achikalan is 118895. The village covers a total geographical area of 169.66 hectares and falls under the 250406 pincode. Parichatgarh is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Achikalan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hastinapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bijnor Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Achikalan

According to the 2011 Census, Achikalan village had a total population of 1,342 people, including 690 males and 652 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.34%, with male literacy at 92.31% and female literacy at 71.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 271.

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

Nearby Villages of Achikalan

Achikalan 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 Achikalan

Achikalan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pabli Khas, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parichatgarh to Achikalan is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Meerut to Achikalan is about 37 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 Achikalan

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

Health Facilities in Achikalan

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

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