Astahir

Astahir is a village located in Palojori subdivision of Deoghar district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 65km away from sub-district headquarter Madhupur (tehsildar office) and 75km away from district headquarter Deoghar. As per 2009 stats, Kunjora is the gram panchayat of Astahir village.

Here you can discover what makes Astahir unique in its vibrant Palojori-Deoghar region. You’ll see Astahir’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 Astahir

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Astahir is 355581. The village spans a total geographical area of 89 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 814146. Deoghar is nearest town to Astahir village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Astahir 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 Sarath Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Astahir

Population of Astahir

According to the 2011 Census, Astahir has a total population of about 324, with approximately 169 males and 155 females. The sex ratio is around 917 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 55 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 95. The overall literacy rate is approximately 48.15%, with male literacy at about 66.27% and female literacy near 28.39%. There are around 59 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Astahir's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Astahir

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

Nearby Villages of Astahir

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

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