Asurgarh - Narala, Kalahandi

Asurgarh is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Mandel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asurgarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asurgarh is 422764. The village covers a total geographical area of 296 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Asurgarh

As per Census 2011, Asurgarh village has a total population of 1,395 people, consisting of 680 males and 715 females. The village has 331 households and a sex ratio of 1,051 females per 1,000 males. There are 180 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 899 literate and 496 illiterate residents. Additionally, 409 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 97 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Asurgarh

Asurgarh 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 Asurgarh

Asurgarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Asurgarh is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Asurgarh 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 Asurgarh

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

Health Facilities in Asurgarh

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

FAQs about Asurgarh