Ashok Nagar - Dhamangaon Railway, Amravati

Ashok Nagar is a village situated in the Dhamangaon Railway tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhamangaon Railway and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Ashok Nagar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ashok Nagar is 533269. The village covers a total geographical area of 1106.36 hectares and falls under the 444709 pincode. Dattapur Dhamangaon is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Ashok Nagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhamamgaon railway Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Wardha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ashok Nagar

According to the 2011 Census, Ashok Nagar village had a total population of 1,785 people, including 883 males and 902 females, living in 456 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.72%, with male literacy at 88.09% and female literacy at 77.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 280, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Ashok Nagar

Ashok Nagar 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 Ashok Nagar

Ashok Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhamangaon, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dattapur Dhamangaon to Ashok Nagar is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Ashok Nagar is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ashok Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Ashok Nagar

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

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