Asia - Hatadihi, Keonjhar

Asia is a village situated in the Hatadihi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Nandipada and around 95 km from Kendujhar. Sasanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asia is 387163. The village covers a total geographical area of 164 hectares and falls under the 758083 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 103 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 Anandapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Asia

According to the 2011 Census, Asia village had a total population of 625 people, including 330 males and 295 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.92%, with male literacy at 77.12% and female literacy at 55.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 481.

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

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dulakhapatna, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Asia is about 103 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Asia is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 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