Ashta - Ashti, Beed

Ashta is a village situated in the Ashti tehsil of Beed district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Ashti and around 80 km from Bid. Ashta (hn) serves as the Village Panchayat for Ashta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ashta is 558885. The village covers a total geographical area of 1248.44 hectares and falls under the 414203 pincode. Ahmadnagar is the nearest town, located about 71 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 Ashti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Beed Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ashta

According to the 2011 Census, Ashta village had a total population of 3,707 people, including 1,948 males and 1,759 females, living in 683 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.51%, with male literacy at 85.18% and female literacy at 64.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 492, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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 Pophlaj, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahmadnagar to Ashta is about 71 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bid to Ashta is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 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