Asawan - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Asawan is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Asawan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asawan is 202834. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.01 hectares and falls under the 222203 pincode. Mariyahu is the nearest town, located about 22 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 Machhlishahr Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Asawan

According to the 2011 Census, Asawan village had a total population of 2,424 people, including 1,127 males and 1,297 females, living in 432 households. The sex ratio was 1,151 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.49%, with male literacy at 85.58% and female literacy at 52.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 608.

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

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

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Asawan. The nearest railway station is Mondh, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mariyahu to Asawan is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Asawan is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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:

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