Ashtoor - Bidar

Ashtoor is a village situated in the Bidar taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from Bidar, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Austoor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ashtoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ashtoor is 600179. The village covers a total geographical area of 858.75 hectares and falls under the 585403 pincode. Bidar is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Ashtoor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bidar South Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bidar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ashtoor

As per Census 2011, Ashtoor village has a total population of 2,747 people, consisting of 1,405 males and 1,342 females. The village has 542 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 365 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,525 literate and 1,222 illiterate residents. Additionally, 369 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 684 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ashtoor are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ashtoor

Ashtoor 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Ashtoor

Ashtoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bidar, while the nearest airport is Begumpet Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bidar to Ashtoor is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ashtoor

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ashtoor village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Ashtoor

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ashtoor village are given below:

FAQs about Ashtoor