Asoka - Mohana, Gajapati

Asoka is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 108 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Sikulipadara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asoka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asoka is 413833. The village covers a total geographical area of 79 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Asoka

According to the 2011 Census, Asoka village had a total population of 50 people, including 24 males and 26 females, living in 9 households. The sex ratio was 1,083 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.41%, with male literacy at 72.22% and female literacy at 42.86%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Asoka

Asoka 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 Asoka

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Asoka. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Asoka is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Asoka is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asoka

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

Health Facilities in Asoka

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

FAQs about Asoka