Ankhen - Puranpur, Pilibhit

Ankhen is a village situated in the Puranpur tehsil of Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Puranpur and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Pilibhit. Udaipur Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ankhen village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ankhen is 132389. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.69 hectares and falls under the 262122 pincode. Puranpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Ankhen

As per Census 2011, Ankhen village has a total population of 81 people, consisting of 39 males and 42 females. The village has 14 households and a sex ratio of 1,076 females per 1,000 males. There are 10 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 57 literate and 24 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Ankhen

Ankhen 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 Ankhen

Ankhen is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Udaypur Khurd, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puranpur to Ankhen is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pilibhit to Ankhen is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ankhen

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

Health Facilities in Ankhen

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

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