Asia - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Asia is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Lohara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asia is 253183. The village covers a total geographical area of 59 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Asia

According to the 2011 Census, Asia village had a total population of 188 people, including 97 males and 91 females, living in 19 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.77%, with male literacy at 85.71% and female literacy at 37.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118.

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

Nearby Villages of Asia

Asia 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 Asia

Public transport in the Asia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ismailpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Asia is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Asia 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 Asia

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

Health Facilities in Asia

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

FAQs about Asia