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

As per Census 2011, Alai village has a total population of 1,236 people, consisting of 687 males and 549 females. The village has 230 households and a sex ratio of 799 females per 1,000 males. There are 193 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 752 literate and 484 illiterate residents. Additionally, 137 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,236687549
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19310984
Scheduled Castes (SC)1378057
Literate Population752477275
Illiterate Population484210274

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MeerakhpurWest0.99 km
BhidauraNorth1.67 km
JonaiSouth-West2.18 km
DholpuraSouth-West2.60 km
DhanuaEast2.67 km
BuramaiNorth-East2.70 km
KumheriNorth-West2.78 km
MithepurWest2.89 km
AspuraNorth-West2.89 km
PhulraiSouth3.14 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 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:

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

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:

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

FAQs about Alai

Where is Alai located?

Alai village is located in Jaswantnagar Tehsil, Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Alai?

Alai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Alai?

The pincode of Alai is 206245.

What is the population of Alai?

Alai has a total population of 1,236, including 687 males and 549 females.

How many households are there in Alai?

There are 230 households in Alai.

What is the literacy rate in Alai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Alai is 60.84%. Male literacy is 69.43% and female literacy is 50.09%.