Ashta - Arvi, Wardha

Ashta is a village situated in the Arvi tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arvi and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Shirpur(b) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ashta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ashta is 533684. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.67 hectares and falls under the 442201 pincode. Arvi is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Ashta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ashta

According to the 2011 Census, Ashta village had a total population of 93 people, including 50 males and 43 females, living in 14 households. The sex ratio was 860 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 17.57%, with male literacy at 21.95% and female literacy at 12.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Ashta

Ashta 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 Ashta

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Ashta. The nearest railway station is Dhamangaon, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arvi to Ashta is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Ashta is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ashta

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

Health Facilities in Ashta

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

FAQs about Ashta