Asogwa - Mainatanr, Pashchim Champaran

Asogwa is a village situated in the Mainatanr subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mainatanr and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Sukhlahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asogwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asogwa is 216550. The village covers a total geographical area of 232.3 hectares and falls under the 845306 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Asogwa

According to the 2011 Census, Asogwa village had a total population of 609 people, including 317 males and 292 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.87%, with male literacy at 63.32% and female literacy at 31.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 234.

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

Nearby Villages of Asogwa

Asogwa 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 Asogwa

Asogwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marajdwa, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Asogwa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Asogwa 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 Asogwa

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

Health Facilities in Asogwa

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

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