Ashta - Nagpur (Rural), Nagpur

Ashta is a village situated in the Nagpur (Rural) tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 48 km from Nagpur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Astha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ashta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ashta is 535964. The village covers a total geographical area of 538.67 hectares and falls under the 441108 pincode. Nagpur is the nearest town, located about 49 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 Hingna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ramtek Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ashta

According to the 2011 Census, Ashta village had a total population of 868 people, including 440 males and 428 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.04%, with male literacy at 85.57% and female literacy at 76.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 133.

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

Public transport in the Ashta is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sindi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagpur to Ashta is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Ashta is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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