Asuria - Jhumpura, Keonjhar

Asuria is a village situated in the Jhumpura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Jhumpura and around 38 km from Kendujhar. Khuntapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asuria is 385563. The village covers a total geographical area of 220 hectares and falls under the 758031 pincode. Champua is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Asuria 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 Asuria

According to the 2011 Census, Asuria village had a total population of 627 people, including 330 males and 297 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.15%, with male literacy at 76.22% and female literacy at 57.25%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Asuria

Asuria 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 Asuria

Public transport in the Asuria 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 93.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Champua to Asuria is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Asuria is about 38 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 Asuria

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

Health Facilities in Asuria

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

FAQs about Asuria