Asara - Dongargaon, Rajnandgaon

Asara is a village situated in the Dongargaon tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargaon and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Aasara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asara is 441130. The village covers a total geographical area of 1388.34 hectares and falls under the 491558 pincode. Chhuria is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Asara

According to the 2011 Census, Asara village had a total population of 3,415 people, including 1,680 males and 1,735 females, living in 725 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.93%, with male literacy at 84.76% and female literacy at 67.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 295, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,236.

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

Nearby Villages of Asara

Asara 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 Asara

Asara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dongargarh, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhuria to Asara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Asara 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 Asara

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

Health Facilities in Asara

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

FAQs about Asara