Asurde - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Asurde is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Asurde village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asurde is 565332. The village covers a total geographical area of 929 hectares and falls under the 415606 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Asurde village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Asurde

According to the 2011 Census, Asurde village had a total population of 2,335 people, including 1,126 males and 1,209 females, living in 558 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.57%, with male literacy at 89.97% and female literacy at 68.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Asurde

Asurde 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 Asurde

Asurde is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Savarda, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Asurde is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Asurde is about 65 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 Asurde

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

Health Facilities in Asurde

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

FAQs about Asurde