Asia - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Asia is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ersama and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Gadaharishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asia is 397446. The village covers a total geographical area of 142 hectares and falls under the 754110 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Asia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Asia

As per Census 2011, Asia village has a total population of 912 people, consisting of 457 males and 455 females. The village has 198 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 107 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 642 literate and 270 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Asia

Asia 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 Asia

Asia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Asia is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Asia 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 Asia

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

Health Facilities in Asia

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

FAQs about Asia