Asodh - Manpur, Umaria

Asodh is a village situated in the Manpur tehsil of Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manpur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Umaria. Asodh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asodh is 467870. The village covers a total geographical area of 1116.56 hectares and falls under the 484664 pincode. Katni is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Asodh

According to the 2011 Census, Asodh village had a total population of 2,767 people, including 1,379 males and 1,388 females, living in 661 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.08%, with male literacy at 73.37% and female literacy at 48.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 260, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 709.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,7671,3791,388
Child Population (0–6 yrs)537256281
Scheduled Castes (SC)260131129
Scheduled Tribes (ST)709342367
Literate Population1,362824538
Illiterate Population1,405555850

Nearby Villages of Asodh

Asodh 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PatanaEast1.39 km
BasehaNorth-East1.97 km
MugwaniNorth2.02 km
TikuriWest2.05 km
BasehiNorth2.78 km
Madain TolaNorth-West3.48 km
DamoyEast3.80 km
ChillhariSouth4.02 km
BamhangawanSouth-East4.15 km
MahroiSouth-West4.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Asodh

Asodh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahroi, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katni to Asodh is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Umaria to Asodh is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asodh

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Asodh

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Asodh

Where is Asodh located?

Asodh village is located in Manpur Tehsil, Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Asodh?

Asodh is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Asodh?

The pincode of Asodh is 484664.

What is the population of Asodh?

Asodh had a total population of 2,767, including 1,379 males and 1,388 females.

How many households are there in Asodh?

Asodh had 661 households.

What is the literacy rate in Asodh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Asodh was 61.08%. Male literacy was 73.37% and female literacy was 48.60%.