Asharfabad - Atrauli, Aligarh

Asharfabad is a village situated in the Atrauli tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Atrauli and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Gijrauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asharfabad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asharfabad is 122102. The village covers a total geographical area of 230.39 hectares and falls under the 202280 pincode. Atrauli is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Asharfabad

As per Census 2011, Asharfabad village has a total population of 974 people, consisting of 511 males and 463 females. The village has 156 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 409 literate and 565 illiterate residents. Additionally, 477 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population974511463
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18810187
Scheduled Castes (SC)477250227
Literate Population409295114
Illiterate Population565216349

Nearby Villages of Asharfabad

Asharfabad 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Khanpur KhitauliNorth1.33 km
NorathaSouth-West1.45 km
BirnerWest1.63 km
HarchandpurNorth2.18 km
NathpurNorth-East2.32 km
Pahar GarhiWest2.56 km
Chaupur HaujNorth-West2.67 km
NahalEast2.71 km
GijrauliSouth2.72 km
Rampur GosaiSouth-East2.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Asharfabad

Asharfabad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sunamai Halt, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Atrauli to Asharfabad is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Asharfabad 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 Asharfabad

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Asharfabad

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Asharfabad

Where is Asharfabad located?

Asharfabad village is located in Atrauli Tehsil, Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Asharfabad?

The Gram Panchayat of Asharfabad is Gijrauli.

What is the pincode of Asharfabad?

The pincode of Asharfabad is 202280.

What is the population of Asharfabad?

Asharfabad has a total population of 974, including 511 males and 463 females.

How many households are there in Asharfabad?

There are 156 households in Asharfabad.

What is the literacy rate in Asharfabad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Asharfabad is 41.99%. Male literacy is 57.73% and female literacy is 24.62%.