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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Alafganj village has a total population of 1,466 people, consisting of 781 males and 685 females. The village has 263 households and a sex ratio of 877 females per 1,000 males. There are 246 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 696 literate and 770 illiterate residents. Additionally, 584 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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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