Asanjhar - Vyasanagar, Jajpur

Asanjhar is a village situated in the Vyasanagar tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Korai and around 48 km from Jajapur . Asanjhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asanjhar is 400651. The village covers a total geographical area of 291 hectares and falls under the 755022 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Asanjhar

According to the 2011 Census, Asanjhar village had a total population of 1,040 people, including 526 males and 514 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.64%, with male literacy at 77.12% and female literacy at 53.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 172, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 565.

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

Nearby Villages of Asanjhar

Asanjhar 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 Asanjhar

Asanjhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baitarani Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Asanjhar is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Asanjhar is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asanjhar

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

Health Facilities in Asanjhar

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

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