Aswara - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Aswara is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Aswara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aswara is 203012. The village covers a total geographical area of 197.07 hectares and falls under the 222170 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Aswara 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 Kerakat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Aswara

According to the 2011 Census, Aswara village had a total population of 2,075 people, including 1,008 males and 1,067 females, living in 345 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.62%, with male literacy at 63.74% and female literacy at 44.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 993, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 61.

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

Nearby Villages of Aswara

Aswara 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 Aswara

Aswara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muftiganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Aswara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Aswara is about 20 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 Aswara

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

Health Facilities in Aswara

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

FAQs about Aswara