Alua - Gyanpur, Bhadohi

Alua is a village situated in the Gyanpur tehsil of Bhadohi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from Gyanpur and around 12 km from Sant Ravidas Nagar (bhadohi). Alua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alua is 210619. The village covers a total geographical area of 132.01 hectares and falls under the 221401 pincode. Gyanpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Alua

As per Census 2011, Alua village has a total population of 848 people, consisting of 447 males and 401 females. The village has 123 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 150 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 403 literate and 445 illiterate residents. Additionally, 267 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population848447401
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1507674
Scheduled Castes (SC)267148119
Literate Population403261142
Illiterate Population445186259

Nearby Villages of Alua

Alua 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)
MarchwarEast1.00 km
Pipar GaonSouth1.18 km
SanbeiyaNorth1.33 km
Kaliya Urf Pure DaljhamanSouth-West1.46 km
Baira KhasNorth-West1.55 km
DaraudhaSouth-East1.66 km
JagdariEast1.70 km
AkelwaSouth1.77 km
KhemaipurNorth-East1.98 km
ChaksudamaSouth-West2.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Alua

Alua is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Almaw, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.0 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 Gyanpur to Alua is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sant Ravidas Nagar (bhadohi) to Alua is about 12 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 Alua

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

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

Health Facilities in Alua

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

Where is Alua located?

Alua village is located in Gyanpur Tehsil, Bhadohi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Alua?

Alua is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Alua?

The pincode of Alua is 221401.

What is the population of Alua?

Alua has a total population of 848, including 447 males and 401 females.

How many households are there in Alua?

There are 123 households in Alua.

What is the literacy rate in Alua?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Alua is 47.52%. Male literacy is 58.39% and female literacy is 35.41%.