Asara - Arni, Yavatmal

Asara is a village situated in the Arni tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arni and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Asara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asara is 543239. The village covers a total geographical area of 552.58 hectares and falls under the 445103 pincode. Digras is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Asara

As per Census 2011, Asara village has a total population of 1,272 people, consisting of 650 males and 622 females. The village has 308 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 165 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 948 literate and 324 illiterate residents. Additionally, 145 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 215 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Asara are given below:

Nearby Villages of Asara

Asara 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 Asara

Asara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Yavatmal, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digras to Asara is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Asara is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asara

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

Health Facilities in Asara

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

FAQs about Asara