Asha - Bidhuna, Auraiya

Asha is a village situated in the Bidhuna tehsil of Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bidhuna and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Auraiya. Asha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asha is 148282. The village covers a total geographical area of 298.69 hectares and falls under the 206243 pincode. Auraiya is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Asha 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 Dibiyapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Etawah Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Asha

According to the 2011 Census, Asha village had a total population of 2,146 people, including 1,208 males and 938 females, living in 355 households. The sex ratio was 776 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.54%, with male literacy at 87.23% and female literacy at 62.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 452.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,1461,208938
Child Population (0–6 yrs)249135114
Scheduled Castes (SC)452246206
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,452936516
Illiterate Population694272422

Nearby Villages of Asha

Asha 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)
NanakpurSouth-West1.08 km
ManikpurSouth1.46 km
TehrajpurNorth-West1.48 km
NagariaNorth-East1.50 km
MishripurSouth-West1.68 km
Nagla LachhiWest1.69 km
Rampur BaishSouth-East1.89 km
Lachhmanpur MafiSouth-West2.15 km
Nagla AndhiyiriSouth-East2.41 km
Purwa KhumanNorth-West2.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Asha

Asha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Achalda, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Auraiya to Asha is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asha

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

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

Health Facilities in Asha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Asha

Where is Asha located?

Asha village is located in Bidhuna Tehsil, Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Asha?

Asha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Asha?

The pincode of Asha is 206243.

What is the population of Asha?

Asha had a total population of 2,146, including 1,208 males and 938 females.

How many households are there in Asha?

Asha had 355 households.

What is the literacy rate in Asha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Asha was 76.54%. Male literacy was 87.23% and female literacy was 62.62%.