Ashoki - Jhumpura, Keonjhar

Ashoki is a village situated in the Jhumpura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 34 km from Jhumpura and around 28 km from Kendujhar. Khuntapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ashoki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ashoki is 385555. The village covers a total geographical area of 307 hectares and falls under the 758031 pincode. Jhumpura is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Ashoki

According to the 2011 Census, Ashoki village had a total population of 1,108 people, including 541 males and 567 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.96%, with male literacy at 73.52% and female literacy at 47.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 167, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 912.

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

Nearby Villages of Ashoki

Ashoki 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 Ashoki

Public transport in the Ashoki is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Porjanpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhumpura to Ashoki is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Ashoki is about 28 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 Ashoki

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

Health Facilities in Ashoki

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

FAQs about Ashoki