Astani - Rohru, Shimla
Astani is a village situated in the Rohru tehsil of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Samoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Astani village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Astani is 026495. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.85 hectares and falls under the 171207 pincode. Rohru is the nearest town.
Astani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rohru Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shimla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Astani
According to the 2011 Census, Astani village had a total population of 303 people, including 156 males and 147 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.04%, with male literacy at 84.25% and female literacy at 52.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 303 | 156 | 147 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 22 | 10 | 12 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 194 | 123 | 71 |
| Illiterate Population | 109 | 33 | 76 |
Nearby Villages of Astani
Astani is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Astani
Astani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Shimla to Astani is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Astani
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Astani village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Astani
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Astani village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Astani
Where is Astani located?
Astani village is located in Rohru Tehsil, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Astani?
The Gram Panchayat of Astani is Samoli.
What is the pincode of Astani?
The pincode of Astani is 171207.
What is the population of Astani?
Astani had a total population of 303, including 156 males and 147 females.
How many households are there in Astani?
Astani had 67 households.
What is the literacy rate in Astani?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Astani was 69.04%. Male literacy was 84.25% and female literacy was 52.59%.