Athkona - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Athkona is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Athkona village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Athkona is 132954. The village covers a total geographical area of 68.8 hectares and falls under the 242405 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Athkona

According to the 2011 Census, Athkona village had a total population of 704 people, including 386 males and 318 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 824 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.84%, with male literacy at 75.99% and female literacy at 55.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Athkona

Athkona 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 Athkona

Athkona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mailani, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Athkona is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Athkona is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Athkona

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

Health Facilities in Athkona

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

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