Adhwar - Chunar, Mirzapur

Adhwar is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Adhwar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Adhwar is 212621. The village covers a total geographical area of 176.8 hectares and falls under the 231301 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Adhwar 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 Chunar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mirzapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Adhwar

According to the 2011 Census, Adhwar village had a total population of 1,828 people, including 953 males and 875 females, living in 328 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.75%, with male literacy at 90.40% and female literacy at 70.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 272.

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

Nearby Villages of Adhwar

Adhwar 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 Adhwar

Adhwar 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 Kailahat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Adhwar is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mirzapur to Adhwar is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Adhwar

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

Health Facilities in Adhwar

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

FAQs about Adhwar