Aira - Moth, Jhansi

Aira is a village situated in the Moth tehsil of Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Moth and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Jhansi. Imiliya (state) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aira is 152065. The village covers a total geographical area of 337.11 hectares and falls under the 284303 pincode. Samthar is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Aira 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 Garautha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalaun Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Aira

According to the 2011 Census, Aira village had a total population of 659 people, including 327 males and 332 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.38%, with male literacy at 81.98% and female literacy at 56.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 298.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population659327332
Child Population (0–6 yrs)944450
Scheduled Castes (SC)298149149
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population392232160
Illiterate Population26795172

Nearby Villages of Aira

Aira 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PhulellaNorth-East1.41 km
Imiliya (state)South-East1.48 km
KarhiSouth-West1.99 km
DheraNorth2.06 km
Pipri KalaNorth-West2.07 km
BaidoraSouth2.27 km
Madora KalanSouth-East3.04 km
KishunpuraEast3.23 km
NibolaSouth3.38 km
DeogaonNorth-East3.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Aira

Aira is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Parauna, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Samthar to Aira is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhansi to Aira is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aira

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Aira

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Aira

Where is Aira located?

Aira village is located in Moth Tehsil, Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Aira?

The Gram Panchayat of Aira is Imiliya (state).

What is the pincode of Aira?

The pincode of Aira is 284303.

What is the population of Aira?

Aira had a total population of 659, including 327 males and 332 females.

How many households are there in Aira?

Aira had 120 households.

What is the literacy rate in Aira?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Aira was 69.38%. Male literacy was 81.98% and female literacy was 56.74%.