Asalapur - Kishannagar, Cuttack
Asalapur is a village situated in the Kishannagar tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kishannagar and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Purunahat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asalapur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Asalapur is 399910. The village covers a total geographical area of 51 hectares and falls under the 754131 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Asalapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Salipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Asalapur
Asalapur 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Odakimira | South-West | 0.85 km |
| Purunapari | North | 1.21 km |
| Arei | South-East | 1.23 km |
| Belera | West | 1.65 km |
| Harianta | East | 1.71 km |
| Gangapur | South | 1.76 km |
| Sogala | South | 1.95 km |
| Baunsapada | East | 2.01 km |
| Lendurabhagabanpur | North-East | 2.13 km |
| Purunahat | South-West | 2.22 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Asalapur
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Asalapur. The nearest railway station is Badakhandita, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Asalapur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Asalapur 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 Asalapur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Asalapur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Asalapur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Asalapur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Asalapur
Where is Asalapur located?
Asalapur village is located in Kishannagar Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Asalapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Asalapur is Purunahat.
What is the pincode of Asalapur?
The pincode of Asalapur is 754131.