Astaria - Barwaha, Khargone (West Nimar)

Astaria is a village situated in the Barwaha tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barwaha and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Machalpura Khur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Astaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Astaria is 476672. The village covers a total geographical area of 358.32 hectares and falls under the 451115 pincode. Barwaha is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Astaria

According to the 2011 Census, Astaria village had a total population of 752 people, including 385 males and 367 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.39%, with male literacy at 91.69% and female literacy at 52.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 345, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Astaria

Astaria 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 Astaria

Astaria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barwaha, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barwaha to Astaria is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Astaria is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Astaria

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

Health Facilities in Astaria

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

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