Ailkar - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Ailkar is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Ailkar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ailkar is 213816. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.79 hectares and falls under the 231216 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Ailkar 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 Robertsganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Ailkar

According to the 2011 Census, Ailkar village had a total population of 894 people, including 433 males and 461 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.32%, with male literacy at 83.29% and female literacy at 63.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 138.

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

Nearby Villages of Ailkar

Ailkar 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 Ailkar

Ailkar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Churk, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Ailkar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Ailkar is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ailkar

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

Health Facilities in Ailkar

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

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