Asva - Shikohabad, Firozabad

Asva is a village situated in the Shikohabad tehsil of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shikohabad and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Firozabad. Asva village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asva is 125961. The village covers a total geographical area of 684.97 hectares and falls under the 283141 pincode.

Asva 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 Sirsaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Firozabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Asva

According to the 2011 Census, Asva village had a total population of 7,437 people, including 3,933 males and 3,504 females, living in 1,297 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.33%, with male literacy at 83.72% and female literacy at 63.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,033.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population7,4373,9333,504
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,118604514
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,0331,086947
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population4,6972,7871,910
Illiterate Population2,7401,1461,594

Nearby Villages of Asva

Asva 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)
ShahpurEast1.48 km
RitharaNorth2.02 km
Mohammadpur Sarai JabaiNorth-East2.17 km
DandiamaiSouth-West2.31 km
AurangabadSouth-East2.44 km
Kataura BuzurgSouth2.49 km
Nagla SaidlalNorth-East2.61 km
UbatiWest2.63 km
DahiniSouth-West3.29 km
DhatariEast3.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Asva

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Asva. The nearest railway station is Shikohabad Jn, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Firozabad to Asva is about 19 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 Asva

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Asva

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Asva

Where is Asva located?

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

What is the Gram Panchayat of Asva?

Asva is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Asva?

The pincode of Asva is 283141.

What is the population of Asva?

Asva had a total population of 7,437, including 3,933 males and 3,504 females.

How many households are there in Asva?

Asva had 1,297 households.

What is the literacy rate in Asva?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Asva was 74.33%. Male literacy was 83.72% and female literacy was 63.88%.