Asthana - Shekhopur Sarai, Sheikhpura

Asthana is a village situated in the Shekhopur Sarai subdivision of Sheikhpura district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shekhopur Sarai and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Sheikhpura. Onama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asthana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asthana is 243891. The village covers a total geographical area of 196 hectares and falls under the 811101 pincode. Barbigha is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Asthana

According to the 2011 Census, Asthana village had a total population of 2,269 people, including 1,195 males and 1,074 females, living in 376 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.18%, with male literacy at 81.11% and female literacy at 58.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 648.

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

Nearby Villages of Asthana

Asthana 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 Asthana

Asthana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dergaon Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbigha to Asthana is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sheikhpura to Asthana is about 24 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 Asthana

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

Health Facilities in Asthana

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

FAQs about Asthana