Asta - Manora, Jashpur

Asta is a village situated in the Manora tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manora and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Aasta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asta is 433909. The village covers a total geographical area of 896.14 hectares and falls under the 496330 pincode. Jashpur Nagar is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Asta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jashpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Asta

According to the 2011 Census, Asta village had a total population of 2,125 people, including 1,124 males and 1,001 females, living in 460 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.34%, with male literacy at 91.28% and female literacy at 78.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,421.

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

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Hehegara Halt (e), while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Asta is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. 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