Ashta - Digras, Yavatmal

Ashta is a village situated in the Digras tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digras and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Ashta village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ashta is 542721. The village covers a total geographical area of 696.96 hectares and falls under the 445203 pincode. Digras is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Ashta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Digras Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ashta

According to the 2011 Census, Ashta village had a total population of 1,186 people, including 611 males and 575 females, living in 264 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.90%, with male literacy at 87.24% and female literacy at 74.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 170, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Ashta 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 85.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digras to Ashta is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Ashta is about 60 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 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