Asuri - Forbesganj, Araria

Asuri is a village situated in the Forbesganj subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Forbesganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Kusamaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asuri is 221593. The village covers a total geographical area of 188 hectares and falls under the 854318 pincode. Farbisganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Asuri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Asuri

According to the 2011 Census, Asuri village had a total population of 1,171 people, including 586 males and 585 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.23%, with male literacy at 64.85% and female literacy at 45.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Asuri

Asuri 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 Asuri

Asuri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Forbesganj, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Farbisganj to Asuri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Asuri is about 40 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 Asuri

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

Health Facilities in Asuri

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

FAQs about Asuri