Arsawan - Tanda, Ambedkar Nagar

Arsawan is a village situated in the Tanda tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tanda and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Arsawan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arsawan is 167048. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.75 hectares and falls under the 224190 pincode. Tanda is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Arsawan

As per Census 2011, Arsawan village has a total population of 936 people, consisting of 448 males and 488 females. The village has 160 households and a sex ratio of 1,089 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 612 literate and 324 illiterate residents. Additionally, 437 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population936448488
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1296267
Scheduled Castes (SC)437206231
Literate Population612322290
Illiterate Population324126198

Nearby Villages of Arsawan

Arsawan 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)
NizampurNorth-East1.01 km
Vahid PattiWest1.02 km
Piyarepur PNorth-West1.02 km
Rasoolpur Molna ChakSouth-East1.03 km
Faridpur Kutub AalamEast1.13 km
HithuriSouth1.40 km
Bhikhna PurNorth-East1.65 km
AliganjWest1.76 km
ShadipurNorth-West1.94 km
BihraiNorth-West2.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Arsawan

Arsawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Akbarpur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanda to Arsawan is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Arsawan is about 22 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 Arsawan

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

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

Health Facilities in Arsawan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Arsawan 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 Arsawan

Where is Arsawan located?

Arsawan village is located in Tanda Tehsil, Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Arsawan?

Arsawan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Arsawan?

The pincode of Arsawan is 224190.

What is the population of Arsawan?

Arsawan has a total population of 936, including 448 males and 488 females.

How many households are there in Arsawan?

There are 160 households in Arsawan.

What is the literacy rate in Arsawan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Arsawan is 65.38%. Male literacy is 71.88% and female literacy is 59.43%.