Asalod - Shahade, Nandurbar

Asalod is a village situated in the Shahade tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahade and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Asolod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asalod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asalod is 525534. The village covers a total geographical area of 641 hectares and falls under the 425444 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Asalod

According to the 2011 Census, Asalod village had a total population of 3,125 people, including 1,602 males and 1,523 females, living in 660 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.02%, with male literacy at 84.20% and female literacy at 65.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 698.

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

Nearby Villages of Asalod

Asalod 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 Asalod

Asalod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ranala, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahade to Asalod is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Asalod is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asalod

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

Health Facilities in Asalod

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

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