Asal - Sidhauli, Sitapur

Asal is a village situated in the Sidhauli tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhauli and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Asal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asal is 138808. The village covers a total geographical area of 235.98 hectares and falls under the 261303 pincode. Sidhauli is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Asal

As per Census 2011, Asal village has a total population of 2,221 people, consisting of 1,223 males and 998 females. The village has 414 households and a sex ratio of 816 females per 1,000 males. There are 347 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,255 literate and 966 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,387 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2211,223998
Child Population (0–6 yrs)347177170
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,387763624
Literate Population1,255832423
Illiterate Population966391575

Nearby Villages of Asal

Asal 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)
MisrapurNorth-East1.01 km
GarwaySouth-West1.07 km
BesauliNorth1.57 km
KondriNorth1.70 km
GangoyEast1.72 km
DengaraWest2.03 km
BaroySouth-West2.18 km
KuchilaiSouth2.29 km
GumataNorth-West2.30 km
Pakar NarainpurNorth-East2.73 km

Transport and Connectivity of Asal

Asal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Suraincha, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sidhauli to Asal is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sitapur to Asal is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asal

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

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

Health Facilities in Asal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Asal 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 >10 km

FAQs about Asal

Where is Asal located?

Asal village is located in Sidhauli Tehsil, Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Asal?

Asal is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Asal?

The pincode of Asal is 261303.

What is the population of Asal?

Asal has a total population of 2,221, including 1,223 males and 998 females.

How many households are there in Asal?

There are 414 households in Asal.

What is the literacy rate in Asal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Asal is 56.51%. Male literacy is 68.03% and female literacy is 42.38%.