Asura - Gauriganj, Amethi

Asura is a village situated in the Gauriganj tehsil of Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from Gauriganj and around 11 km from C.s.m. Nagar. Dharu Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asura is 169249. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.07 hectares and falls under the 227409 pincode. Gauriganj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Asura

As per Census 2011, Asura village has a total population of 803 people, consisting of 437 males and 366 females. The village has 140 households and a sex ratio of 837 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 460 literate and 343 illiterate residents. Additionally, 106 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population803437366
Child Population (0–6 yrs)974948
Scheduled Castes (SC)1066046
Literate Population460311149
Illiterate Population343126217

Nearby Villages of Asura

Asura 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)
DhanapurSouth-East1.10 km
Dharu PurNorth1.31 km
BiswanEast1.71 km
Abdu MauWest2.10 km
JariyariSouth2.21 km
SogaraNorth-East2.25 km
KurhaNorth-West2.55 km
Bhawan Shah PurEast2.62 km
Chandai PurSouth-East2.63 km
Pure FajilNorth3.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Asura

Asura 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 Bani, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Gauriganj to Asura is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from C.s.m. Nagar to Asura is about 11 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 Asura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Asura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Asura

Where is Asura located?

Asura village is located in Gauriganj Tehsil, Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Asura?

The Gram Panchayat of Asura is Dharu Pur.

What is the pincode of Asura?

The pincode of Asura is 227409.

What is the population of Asura?

Asura has a total population of 803, including 437 males and 366 females.

How many households are there in Asura?

There are 140 households in Asura.

What is the literacy rate in Asura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Asura is 57.29%. Male literacy is 71.17% and female literacy is 40.71%.