Ahara - Meerut

Ahara is a village situated in the Meerut tehsil of Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from Ahara, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Ahera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ahara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ahara is 119116. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.25 hectares and falls under the 250205 pincode. Sibal Khas is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Ahara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Siwal khas Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Baghpat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ahara

As per Census 2011, Ahara village has a total population of 1,206 people, consisting of 643 males and 563 females. The village has 214 households and a sex ratio of 875 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 914 literate and 292 illiterate residents. Additionally, 128 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,206643563
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1116744
Scheduled Castes (SC)1286959
Literate Population914538376
Illiterate Population292105187

Nearby Villages of Ahara

Ahara 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)
MuzakkipurNorth-West1.17 km
Saleh NagarSouth-West1.21 km
Faizabad PachgaonWest1.60 km
GejhaNorth-East1.71 km
ShipuraNorth2.05 km
KazamabadgoonEast2.10 km
PastraWest2.41 km
Nagla KumbhaNorth-West2.45 km
KishoriWest2.99 km
ChandoraNorth3.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ahara

Ahara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mohiuddinpur, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sibal Khas to Ahara is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ahara to Ahara is about 27 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 Ahara

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

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

Health Facilities in Ahara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ahara 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 Ahara

Where is Ahara located?

Ahara village is located in Meerut Tehsil, Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ahara?

The Gram Panchayat of Ahara is Ahera.

What is the pincode of Ahara?

The pincode of Ahara is 250205.

What is the population of Ahara?

Ahara has a total population of 1,206, including 643 males and 563 females.

How many households are there in Ahara?

There are 214 households in Ahara.

What is the literacy rate in Ahara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ahara is 75.79%. Male literacy is 83.67% and female literacy is 66.79%.