Asura

Asura is a village located in Kharsawan subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Kharsawan (tehsildar office) and 13km away from district headquarter Seraikela Kharsawan. As per 2009 stats, Burudih is the gram panchayat of Asura village.

Here you can discover what makes Asura unique in its vibrant Kharsawan-Saraikela Kharsawan region. You’ll see Asura’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 Asura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Asura is 378738. The village spans a total geographical area of 93 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 833220. Kharsawan is nearest town to Asura village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Asura

Population of Asura

According to the 2011 Census, Asura has a total population of about 699, with approximately 344 males and 355 females. The sex ratio is around 1031 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 116 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 46 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 257. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.65%, with male literacy at about 64.53% and female literacy near 45.07%. There are around 135 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Asura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Asura

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

Nearby Villages of Asura

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Asura