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

As per Census 2011, Astaria village has a total population of 752 people, consisting of 385 males and 367 females. The village has 169 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 464 literate and 288 illiterate residents. Additionally, 345 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 23 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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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