Aswakpur - Ghatampur, Kanpur Nagar

Aswakpur is a village situated in the Ghatampur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatampur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur. Musepur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aswakpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aswakpur is 150586. The village covers a total geographical area of 128.93 hectares and falls under the 209121 pincode. Kanpur is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Aswakpur

As per Census 2011, Aswakpur village has a total population of 665 people, consisting of 345 males and 320 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 519 literate and 146 illiterate residents. Additionally, 96 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population665345320
Child Population (0–6 yrs)733736
Scheduled Castes (SC)964551
Literate Population519273246
Illiterate Population1467274

Nearby Villages of Aswakpur

Aswakpur 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)
TurraNorth0.85 km
MusepurEast1.21 km
MurraNorth-East1.44 km
JasawapurNorth-West1.87 km
HilauthiEast1.97 km
HathehiSouth2.36 km
AgapurSouth-West2.43 km
KhempurSouth-East2.50 km
GajnerWest2.58 km
Bharatpur PiyasiEast3.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Aswakpur

Aswakpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Paman, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanpur to Aswakpur is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur to Aswakpur is about 25 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 Aswakpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Aswakpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Aswakpur

Where is Aswakpur located?

Aswakpur village is located in Ghatampur Tehsil, Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Aswakpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Aswakpur is Musepur.

What is the pincode of Aswakpur?

The pincode of Aswakpur is 209121.

What is the population of Aswakpur?

Aswakpur has a total population of 665, including 345 males and 320 females.

How many households are there in Aswakpur?

There are 113 households in Aswakpur.

What is the literacy rate in Aswakpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Aswakpur is 78.05%. Male literacy is 79.13% and female literacy is 76.88%.