Ashte - Panvel, Raigad

Ashte is a village situated in the Panvel tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from Panvel and around 58 km from Alibag. Kasal Khand serves as the Village Panchayat for Ashte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ashte is 553467. The village covers a total geographical area of 155.16 hectares and falls under the 410221 pincode. Panvel is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Ashte

According to the 2011 Census, Ashte village had a total population of 346 people, including 185 males and 161 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 98.41%, with male literacy at 97.11% and female literacy at 100.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Ashte

Ashte 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 Ashte

Ashte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Somtane, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panvel to Ashte is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Ashte is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ashte

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

Health Facilities in Ashte

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

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