Ashok Nagar - Puranpur, Pilibhit

Ashok Nagar is a village situated in the Puranpur tehsil of Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Puranpur and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Pilibhit. Ashok Nagar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ashok Nagar is 132362. The village covers a total geographical area of 515.69 hectares and falls under the 262122 pincode. Puranpur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Ashok Nagar

As per Census 2011, Ashok Nagar village has a total population of 1,319 people, consisting of 694 males and 625 females. The village has 272 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 177 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 856 literate and 463 illiterate residents. Additionally, 486 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ashok Nagar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ashok Nagar

Ashok Nagar 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 Ashok Nagar

Ashok Nagar 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 Dudhia Khurd, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puranpur to Ashok Nagar is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pilibhit to Ashok Nagar is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ashok Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Ashok Nagar

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

FAQs about Ashok Nagar