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

As per Census 2011, Asoka village has a total population of 50 people, consisting of 24 males and 26 females. The village has 9 households and a sex ratio of 1,083 females per 1,000 males. There are 11 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 22 literate and 28 illiterate residents. Additionally, 50 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population502426
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1165
Scheduled Tribes (ST)502426
Literate Population22139
Illiterate Population281117

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BadapurNorth-West1.21 km
KampagudaSouth-East1.27 km
MudumudiaNorth1.36 km
MahakupaSouth-West1.37 km
KutunikuaWest1.57 km
BurapalliWest1.88 km
LundrugudaNorth-West1.91 km
PathargadaSouth2.18 km
PratappurSouth-West2.22 km
TalasingiEast2.28 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Asoka

Where is Asoka located?

Asoka village is located in Mohana Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Asoka?

The Gram Panchayat of Asoka is Sikulipadara.

What is the pincode of Asoka?

The pincode of Asoka is 761015.

What is the population of Asoka?

Asoka has a total population of 50, including 24 males and 26 females.

How many households are there in Asoka?

There are 9 households in Asoka.

What is the literacy rate in Asoka?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Asoka is 44.00%. Male literacy is 54.17% and female literacy is 34.62%.