Asalya - Petlawad, Jhabua

Asalya is a village situated in the Petlawad tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Petlawad and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Asalya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asalya is 504211. The village covers a total geographical area of 664 hectares and falls under the 457770 pincode. Petlawad is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Asalya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Asalya

According to the 2011 Census, Asalya village had a total population of 2,164 people, including 1,084 males and 1,080 females, living in 392 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.95%, with male literacy at 49.88% and female literacy at 30.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,150.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Asalya

Asalya 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 Asalya

Asalya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panch Pipila, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Petlawad to Asalya is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Asalya is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asalya

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

Health Facilities in Asalya

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

FAQs about Asalya