Asan - Firozabad

Asan is a village situated in the Firozabad tehsil of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Firozabad, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Asan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asan is 125534. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.42 hectares and falls under the 283203 pincode. Firozabad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Asan

As per Census 2011, Asan village has a total population of 1,624 people, consisting of 870 males and 754 females. The village has 252 households and a sex ratio of 866 females per 1,000 males. There are 237 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,034 literate and 590 illiterate residents. Additionally, 301 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,624870754
Child Population (0–6 yrs)237131106
Scheduled Castes (SC)301157144
Literate Population1,034640394
Illiterate Population590230360

Nearby Villages of Asan

Asan 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)
JakhaiSouth0.74 km
Nagla DungarEast1.13 km
LadpuraNorth1.29 km
Bara GaonEast2.24 km
GondaiNorth2.26 km
Kheria KhurdNorth-West2.30 km
JondhriWest2.56 km
TrilokpurSouth2.78 km
SunawaiSouth-West2.88 km
Rampur KatailiaSouth-West3.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Asan

Asan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hirangaon, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Firozabad to Asan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Firozabad to Asan is about 18 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 Asan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Asan

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

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

FAQs about Asan

Where is Asan located?

Asan village is located in Firozabad Tehsil, Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Asan?

Asan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Asan?

The pincode of Asan is 283203.

What is the population of Asan?

Asan has a total population of 1,624, including 870 males and 754 females.

How many households are there in Asan?

There are 252 households in Asan.

What is the literacy rate in Asan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Asan is 63.67%. Male literacy is 73.56% and female literacy is 52.25%.