Ashti - Bhatkuli, Amravati

Ashti is a village situated in the Bhatkuli tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from Amravati, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Ashti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ashti is 532755. The village covers a total geographical area of 1696.66 hectares and falls under the 444801 pincode. Amravati is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Ashti

According to the 2011 Census, Ashti village had a total population of 3,473 people, including 1,776 males and 1,697 females, living in 905 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.56%, with male literacy at 92.38% and female literacy at 80.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 447, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Ashti

Ashti 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 Ashti

Ashti is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Walgaon, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amravati to Ashti is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ashti

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

Health Facilities in Ashti

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

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