Ahiraula - Shohratgarh, Siddharthnagar

Ahiraula is a village situated in the Shohratgarh tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shohratgarh and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Ahiraula village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ahiraula is 176056. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.57 hectares and falls under the 272201 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Ahiraula 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 Shohratgarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ahiraula

According to the 2011 Census, Ahiraula village had a total population of 1,932 people, including 985 males and 947 females, living in 285 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.89%, with male literacy at 76.11% and female literacy at 44.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 524.

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

Nearby Villages of Ahiraula

Ahiraula 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 Ahiraula

Ahiraula is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahadev Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Ahiraula is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Ahiraula is about 35 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 Ahiraula

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

Health Facilities in Ahiraula

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

FAQs about Ahiraula