Asha - Terhagachh, Kishanganj

Asha is a village situated in the Terhagachh subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Terhagachh and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Bhorha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asha is 222257. The village covers a total geographical area of 106 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Asha

According to the 2011 Census, Asha village had a total population of 1,019 people, including 540 males and 479 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.07%, with male literacy at 57.62% and female literacy at 39.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Asha

Asha 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 Asha

Asha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arariya Court, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Asha is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Asha is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asha

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

Health Facilities in Asha

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

FAQs about Asha