Ashtur - Loha, Nanded

Ashtur is a village situated in the Loha tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Loha and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Ashtur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ashtur is 545294. The village covers a total geographical area of 1021.41 hectares and falls under the 431708 pincode. Loha is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Ashtur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Loha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Latur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ashtur

According to the 2011 Census, Ashtur village had a total population of 3,328 people, including 1,707 males and 1,621 females, living in 610 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.18%, with male literacy at 83.13% and female literacy at 60.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 602, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Ashtur

Ashtur 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 Ashtur

Public transport in the Ashtur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gangakher, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Loha to Ashtur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Ashtur is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ashtur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ashtur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Ashtur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ashtur village are given below:

FAQs about Ashtur