Asgando - Bengabad, Giridih
Asgando is a village situated in the Bengabad subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bengabad and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Chotkikhargdiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asgando village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Asgando is 351528. The village covers a total geographical area of 240 hectares and falls under the 815312 pincode.
Asgando village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gandey Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kodarma Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Asgando
Asgando 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Mundradih | South-East | 1.53 km |
| Harkhudih | North | 1.58 km |
| Naiadih | South | 1.60 km |
| Khutribad | East | 2.03 km |
| Jamuniabad | North | 2.18 km |
| Bhaunradih | South-West | 2.27 km |
| Misirdih | North | 2.36 km |
| Tewaripahari | North-East | 2.42 km |
| Mahtodih | North | 2.59 km |
| Burhiabad | North | 2.63 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Asgando
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Asgando. The nearest railway station is Maheshmunda, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Asgando is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Asgando
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Asgando village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Asgando
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Asgando village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Asgando
Where is Asgando located?
Asgando village is located in Bengabad Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Asgando?
The Gram Panchayat of Asgando is Chotkikhargdiha.
What is the pincode of Asgando?
The pincode of Asgando is 815312.