Ashti - Ballarpur, Chandrapur

Ashti is a village situated in the Ballarpur tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ballarpur and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Kalmana serves as the Village Panchayat for Ashti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ashti is 541527. The village covers a total geographical area of 515.34 hectares and falls under the 442905 pincode. Ballarpur is the nearest town, located about 12 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 58 people, including 31 males and 27 females, living in 14 households. The sex ratio was 871 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.41%, with male literacy at 58.62% and female literacy at 56.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Ashti. The nearest railway station is Manikgarh, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ballarpur to Ashti is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Ashti is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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