Ashta - Armori, Gadchiroli

Ashta is a village situated in the Armori tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Armori and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Kasvi serves as the Village Panchayat for Ashta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ashta is 538512. The village covers a total geographical area of 426.79 hectares and falls under the 441208 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 25 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 951 people, including 476 males and 475 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.63%, with male literacy at 87.38% and female literacy at 68.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 60.

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 Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Ashta is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Ashta is about 40 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 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