Ashwari - Pindra, Varanasi

Ashwari is a village situated in the Pindra tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pindra and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Varanasi. Aswari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ashwari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ashwari is 208470. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.44 hectares and falls under the 221201 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Ashwari

As per Census 2011, Ashwari village has a total population of 1,372 people, consisting of 676 males and 696 females. The village has 215 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 194 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 821 literate and 551 illiterate residents. Additionally, 66 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,372676696
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19491103
Scheduled Castes (SC)663333
Literate Population821495326
Illiterate Population551181370

Nearby Villages of Ashwari

Ashwari 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)
Maksudan PattiSouth-West0.70 km
BhawanipurWest1.09 km
HamirapurSouth-East1.11 km
BikapurNorth1.15 km
Arazi TariWest1.36 km
BaraiNorth1.56 km
Khemapur BandobastiWest1.66 km
TetuaNorth-East1.73 km
Khemapur NilamiWest1.89 km
Lachhi RampurSouth-West1.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ashwari

Ashwari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khalispur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Ashwari is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Varanasi to Ashwari is about 30 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 Ashwari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Ashwari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ashwari

Where is Ashwari located?

Ashwari village is located in Pindra Tehsil, Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ashwari?

The Gram Panchayat of Ashwari is Aswari.

What is the pincode of Ashwari?

The pincode of Ashwari is 221201.

What is the population of Ashwari?

Ashwari has a total population of 1,372, including 676 males and 696 females.

How many households are there in Ashwari?

There are 215 households in Ashwari.

What is the literacy rate in Ashwari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ashwari is 59.84%. Male literacy is 73.22% and female literacy is 46.84%.