Ashapur - Raniganj, Pratapgarh

Ashapur is a village situated in the Raniganj tehsil of Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raniganj and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Pratapgarh. Mahamadpur Ali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ashapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ashapur is 159822. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.79 hectares and falls under the 230306 pincode. Pratapgarh is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Ashapur

According to the 2011 Census, Ashapur village had a total population of 903 people, including 410 males and 493 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 1,202 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.18%, with male literacy at 81.16% and female literacy at 56.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 248.

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

Nearby Villages of Ashapur

Ashapur 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 Ashapur

Public transport in the Ashapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Suwansa, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pratapgarh to Ashapur is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pratapgarh to Ashapur is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ashapur

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

Health Facilities in Ashapur

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

FAQs about Ashapur