Astak - Dhamnagar, Bhadrak

Astak is a village situated in the Dhamnagar tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Dhusuri and around 35 km from Bhadrak. Hasanabad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Astak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Astak is 395286. The village covers a total geographical area of 242 hectares and falls under the 756119 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Astak

As per Census 2011, Astak village has a total population of 2,433 people, consisting of 1,273 males and 1,160 females. The village has 512 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 241 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,939 literate and 494 illiterate residents. Additionally, 493 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Astak

Astak 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 Astak

Astak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baudpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Astak is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Astak is about 35 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 Astak

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

Health Facilities in Astak

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

FAQs about Astak