Astia - Nilagiri, Balasore

Astia is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Nilagiri and around 32 km from Baleshwar. Shyamasundarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Astia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Astia is 393221. The village covers a total geographical area of 110 hectares and falls under the 756040 pincode. Nilagiri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Astia

According to the 2011 Census, Astia village had a total population of 464 people, including 256 males and 208 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 813 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.46%, with male literacy at 88.44% and female literacy at 74.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 85.

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

Nearby Villages of Astia

Astia 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 Astia

Astia 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 Bahanaga Bazar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nilagiri to Astia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Astia is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Astia

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

Health Facilities in Astia

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

FAQs about Astia