Ashta - Bhadravati, Chandrapur

Ashta is a village situated in the Bhadravati tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhadravati and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Ashta village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ashta is 541140. The village covers a total geographical area of 775 hectares and falls under the 442906 pincode. Warora is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Ashta

According to the 2011 Census, Ashta village had a total population of 2,142 people, including 1,084 males and 1,058 females, living in 515 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.46%, with male literacy at 84.31% and female literacy at 68.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 180, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 507.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Warora, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warora to Ashta is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Ashta is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 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