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

As per Census 2011, Ashapur village has a total population of 903 people, consisting of 410 males and 493 females. The village has 135 households and a sex ratio of 1,202 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 522 literate and 381 illiterate residents. Additionally, 248 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population903410493
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1266561
Scheduled Castes (SC)248111137
Literate Population522280242
Illiterate Population381130251

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KathindraNorth-West0.73 km
MohammadpurSouth-East0.94 km
PaliEast1.32 km
SandhNorth1.49 km
PatahatiyakhurdWest1.63 km
Purey GhanshyamNorth-West1.76 km
SilaudhiNorth-West2.23 km
BasirahaNorth2.49 km
JagatpurEast2.59 km
Kaili DeehNorth-East2.59 km

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.

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

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

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:

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

FAQs about Ashapur

Where is Ashapur located?

Ashapur village is located in Raniganj Tehsil, Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ashapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Ashapur is Mahamadpur Ali.

What is the pincode of Ashapur?

The pincode of Ashapur is 230306.

What is the population of Ashapur?

Ashapur has a total population of 903, including 410 males and 493 females.

How many households are there in Ashapur?

There are 135 households in Ashapur.

What is the literacy rate in Ashapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ashapur is 57.81%. Male literacy is 68.29% and female literacy is 49.09%.