Ashta - Dhamangaon Railway, Amravati

Ashta is a village situated in the Dhamangaon Railway tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhamangaon Railway and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Astha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ashta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ashta is 533330. The village covers a total geographical area of 385 hectares and falls under the 444709 pincode. Dattapur Dhamangaon is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Ashta 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 Ashta

According to the 2011 Census, Ashta village had a total population of 660 people, including 352 males and 308 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.00%, with male literacy at 89.06% and female literacy at 78.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 114, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Ashta

Ashta 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 Ashta

Ashta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talni, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dattapur Dhamangaon to Ashta is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Ashta is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ashta

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

Health Facilities in Ashta

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

FAQs about Ashta