Ashokpur Kalan - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Ashokpur Kalan is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Denua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ashokpur Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ashokpur Kalan is 200054. The village covers a total geographical area of 116.1 hectares and falls under the 223101 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Ashokpur Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Ashokpur Kalan village had a total population of 817 people, including 426 males and 391 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.18%, with male literacy at 72.83% and female literacy at 58.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 124, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Ashokpur Kalan

Ashokpur Kalan 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 Ashokpur Kalan

Ashokpur Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Koiripur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Ashokpur Kalan is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Ashokpur Kalan is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ashokpur Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Ashokpur Kalan

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

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