Asandih - Lundra, Surguja

Asandih is a village situated in the Lundra tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lundra and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Ashandih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asandih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asandih is 433338. The village covers a total geographical area of 532 hectares and falls under the 497101 pincode. Rajpur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Asandih

According to the 2011 Census, Asandih village had a total population of 725 people, including 368 males and 357 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.60%, with male literacy at 59.80% and female literacy at 33.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 467.

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

Nearby Villages of Asandih

Asandih 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 Asandih

Asandih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajpur to Asandih is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Asandih is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asandih

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

Health Facilities in Asandih

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

FAQs about Asandih