Asana - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Asana is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Golamundakata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asana is 389536. The village covers a total geographical area of 41 hectares and falls under the 757032 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Asana

According to the 2011 Census, Asana village had a total population of 2,119 people, including 1,055 males and 1,064 females, living in 518 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.59%, with male literacy at 50.00% and female literacy at 25.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,070.

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

Nearby Villages of Asana

Asana 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 Asana

Asana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rajalukah, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Asana is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Asana 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 Asana

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

Health Facilities in Asana

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

FAQs about Asana