Astabad - Jalalpur, Ambedkar Nagar

Astabad is a village situated in the Jalalpur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalpur and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Astabad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Astabad is 167841. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.04 hectares and falls under the 224149 pincode. Jalalpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Astabad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Astabad

As per Census 2011, Astabad village has a total population of 1,623 people, consisting of 815 males and 808 females. The village has 235 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 247 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 939 literate and 684 illiterate residents. Additionally, 333 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Astabad

Astabad 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 Astabad

Astabad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malipur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalalpur to Astabad is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Astabad is about 23 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 Astabad

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

Health Facilities in Astabad

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

FAQs about Astabad