Ashti - Tumsar, Bhandara

Ashti is a village situated in the Tumsar tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tumsar and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Ashti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ashti is 536656. The village covers a total geographical area of 987.79 hectares and falls under the 441907 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Ashti

According to the 2011 Census, Ashti village had a total population of 4,783 people, including 2,399 males and 2,384 females, living in 1,024 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.73%, with male literacy at 87.91% and female literacy at 71.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 459, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 79.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dongri Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Ashti is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Ashti is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. 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:

FAQs about Ashti