Alafganj - Shahabad, Rampur

Alafganj is a village situated in the Shahabad tehsil of Rampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahabad and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Rampur. Alafganj village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alafganj is 117065. The village covers a total geographical area of 223.3 hectares and falls under the 244922 pincode. Shahabad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Alafganj 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 Milak Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Alafganj

According to the 2011 Census, Alafganj village had a total population of 1,466 people, including 781 males and 685 females, living in 263 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.05%, with male literacy at 70.30% and female literacy at 42.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 584.

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

Nearby Villages of Alafganj

Alafganj 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 Alafganj

Alafganj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Raja Ka Sahaspur, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahabad to Alafganj is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rampur to Alafganj is about 45 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 Alafganj

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

Health Facilities in Alafganj

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

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