Ashapar - Khajni, Gorakhpur

Ashapar is a village situated in the Khajni tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khajni and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Ashapar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ashapar is 186831. The village covers a total geographical area of 137 hectares and falls under the 273212 pincode. Khajni is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ashapar

As per Census 2011, Ashapar village has a total population of 1,755 people, consisting of 940 males and 815 females. The village has 241 households and a sex ratio of 867 females per 1,000 males. There are 267 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,032 literate and 723 illiterate residents. Additionally, 413 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ashapar

Ashapar 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 Ashapar

Ashapar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sihapar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khajni to Ashapar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Ashapar is about 30 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 Ashapar

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

Health Facilities in Ashapar

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

FAQs about Ashapar