Asni - Bodh Gaya, Gaya

Asni is a village situated in the Bodh Gaya subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodh Gaya and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Mora Mardana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asni is 256544. The village covers a total geographical area of 202 hectares and falls under the 824231 pincode. Bodh Gaya is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Asni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barachatti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gaya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Asni

According to the 2011 Census, Asni village had a total population of 1,128 people, including 581 males and 547 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.51%, with male literacy at 70.72% and female literacy at 51.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 386.

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

Nearby Villages of Asni

Asni 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 Asni

Asni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kastha, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodh Gaya to Asni is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Asni is about 34 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 Asni

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

Health Facilities in Asni

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

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