Asta - Tharthari, Nalanda

Asta is a village situated in the Tharthari subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tharthari and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Asta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asta is 244724. The village covers a total geographical area of 340 hectares and falls under the 803120 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Asta

As per Census 2011, Asta village has a total population of 4,918 people, consisting of 2,548 males and 2,370 females. The village has 804 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 930 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,248 literate and 2,670 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,439 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Asta

Asta 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 Asta

Asta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambapendarpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Asta is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Asta is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asta

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

Health Facilities in Asta

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

FAQs about Asta