Askaranpur - Bikapur, Ayodhya

Askaranpur is a village situated in the Bikapur tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Bika Pur and around 31 km from Faizabad. Askaranpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Askaranpur is 166709. The village covers a total geographical area of 345.62 hectares and falls under the 224204 pincode. Bika Pur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Askaranpur 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 Goshainganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ambedkar Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Askaranpur

According to the 2011 Census, Askaranpur village had a total population of 3,139 people, including 1,586 males and 1,553 females, living in 489 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.70%, with male literacy at 85.91% and female literacy at 65.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 261.

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

Nearby Villages of Askaranpur

Askaranpur 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 Askaranpur

Askaranpur 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 Khajurhat, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bika Pur to Askaranpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Askaranpur is about 31 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 Askaranpur

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

Health Facilities in Askaranpur

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

FAQs about Askaranpur