Astia

Astia is a village located in Baleshwar Sadar tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Baleshwar Sadar (tehsildar office) and 12km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Sasanga is the gram panchayat of Astia village.

Here you can discover what makes Astia unique in its vibrant Baleshwar Sadar-Baleshwar region. You’ll see Astia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Astia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Astia is 392848. The village spans a total geographical area of 138 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756021. Baleshwar is nearest town to Astia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Astia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Remuna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Astia

Population of Astia

According to the 2011 Census, Astia has a total population of about 549, with approximately 277 males and 272 females. The sex ratio is around 981 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 71 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 19 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.75%, with male literacy at about 70.40% and female literacy near 52.94%. There are around 122 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Astia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Astia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Astia. As per the 2011 stats, Astia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Astia

Knowing the nearby villages of Astia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Astia.

Frequently Asked Questions about Astia