Astani

Astani is a village located in Rohru tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 122km away from district headquarter Rohru. Rohru is the sub-district headquarter of Astani village. As per 2009 stats, Lower Koti is the gram panchayat of Astani village.

Here you can discover what makes Astani unique in its vibrant Rohru-Shimla region. You’ll see Astani’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Astani

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Astani is 026495. The village spans a total geographical area of 144.85 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171207. Rohru is nearest town to Astani village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Astani village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Rohru Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Astani

Population of Astani

According to the 2011 Census, Astani has a total population of about 303, with approximately 156 males and 147 females. The sex ratio is around 942 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 22 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 7 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.03%, with male literacy at about 78.85% and female literacy near 48.30%. There are around 67 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Astani's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Astani

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Astani. As per the 2011 stats, Astani had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Astani

Knowing the nearby villages of Astani helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Astani.

Frequently Asked Questions about Astani