Astane - Malegaon, Nashik

Astane is a village situated in the Malegaon tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malegaon and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Astane village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Astane is 550198. The village covers a total geographical area of 905 hectares and falls under the 423205 pincode. Malegaon is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Astane

According to the 2011 Census, Astane village had a total population of 3,083 people, including 1,590 males and 1,493 females, living in 610 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.10%, with male literacy at 81.96% and female literacy at 63.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 193, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 623.

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

Nearby Villages of Astane

Astane 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 Astane

Astane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Borvihir, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malegaon to Astane is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Astane is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Astane

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

Health Facilities in Astane

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

FAQs about Astane