Ayar - Bansi, Siddharthnagar

Ayar is a village situated in the Bansi tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bansi and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Ayar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ayar is 177327. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.5 hectares and falls under the 272151 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Ayar 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 Dumariyaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ayar

According to the 2011 Census, Ayar village had a total population of 1,169 people, including 579 males and 590 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.03%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 56.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 239.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,169579590
Child Population (0–6 yrs)215114101
Scheduled Castes (SC)239120119
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population649372277
Illiterate Population520207313

Nearby Villages of Ayar

Ayar 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)
TurkauliaEast0.68 km
SonauraWest0.85 km
ChharhataNorth1.29 km
BairihawaWest1.39 km
KaharpurwaSouth1.45 km
HarraiyaSouth-East1.48 km
GhumachiSouth-West1.68 km
Khaira TiaNorth-West2.00 km
Karai MasjidiaNorth-West2.02 km
ImiliaEast2.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ayar

Ayar 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 Govindnagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Ayar is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Ayar is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ayar

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

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

Health Facilities in Ayar

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

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

FAQs about Ayar

Where is Ayar located?

Ayar village is located in Bansi Tehsil, Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Ayar?

Ayar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ayar?

The pincode of Ayar is 272151.

What is the population of Ayar?

Ayar had a total population of 1,169, including 579 males and 590 females.

How many households are there in Ayar?

Ayar had 195 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ayar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ayar was 68.03%. Male literacy was 80.00% and female literacy was 56.65%.