Asurla - Bangomunda, Balangir

Asurla is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangomunda and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Kapilabhata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asurla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asurla is 421332. The village covers a total geographical area of 211 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Asurla

As per Census 2011, Asurla village has a total population of 914 people, consisting of 458 males and 456 females. The village has 244 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 127 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 472 literate and 442 illiterate residents. Additionally, 184 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Asurla

Asurla 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 Asurla

Asurla is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Asurla is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Asurla is about 55 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 Asurla

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

Health Facilities in Asurla

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

FAQs about Asurla