Asawan - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Asawan is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Asawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asawan is 201292. The village covers a total geographical area of 295.56 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Asawan

As per Census 2011, Asawan village has a total population of 2,442 people, consisting of 1,197 males and 1,245 females. The village has 397 households and a sex ratio of 1,040 females per 1,000 males. There are 369 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,435 literate and 1,007 illiterate residents. Additionally, 747 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Asawan

Asawan 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 Asawan

Asawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Janghai Jn, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Asawan is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asawan

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

Health Facilities in Asawan

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

FAQs about Asawan