Astabeda - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Astabeda is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Sorispal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Astabeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Astabeda is 389590. The village covers a total geographical area of 183 hectares and falls under the 757092 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Astabeda 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 Astabeda

According to the 2011 Census, Astabeda village had a total population of 606 people, including 328 males and 278 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 848 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.33%, with male literacy at 49.46% and female literacy at 25.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 104, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 427.

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

Nearby Villages of Astabeda

Astabeda 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 Astabeda

Astabeda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Astabeda is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Astabeda is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Astabeda

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

Health Facilities in Astabeda

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

FAQs about Astabeda