Alai - Jaswantnagar, Etawah

Alai is a village situated in the Jaswantnagar tehsil of Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaswantnagar and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Etawah. Alai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alai is 147322. The village covers a total geographical area of 180.65 hectares and falls under the 206245 pincode. Jaswantnagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Alai

According to the 2011 Census, Alai village had a total population of 1,236 people, including 687 males and 549 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 799 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.10%, with male literacy at 82.53% and female literacy at 59.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137.

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

Nearby Villages of Alai

Alai 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 Alai

Alai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balrai, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaswantnagar to Alai is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Etawah to Alai is about 28 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 Alai

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

Health Facilities in Alai

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

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