Astapura

Astapura is a village located in Barsahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Barsahi (tehsildar office) and 36km away from district headquarter Baripada. As per 2009 stats, Durgapur is the gram panchayat of Astapura village.

Astapura has its own place in the vibrant Mayurbhanj region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Astapura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Astapura is 390691. The village spans a total geographical area of 153 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757025. Baripada is nearest town to Astapura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 36km away.

When it comes to local governance, Astapura village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Badasahi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Astapura

Below is a concise population overview of Astapura as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 656 332 324
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 76 34 42
Scheduled Castes (SC) 314 150 164
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 453 261 192
Illiterate Population 203 71 132

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Astapura village:

  • The total population of Astapura village is around 656, including approximately 332 males and 324 females, with a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 76 children aged 0–6 years in Astapura village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Astapura village has 314 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Astapura village is about 69.05%, with male literacy at 78.61% and female literacy at 59.26%.
  • There are around 164 households in Astapura village.

Connectivity of Astapura

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Astapura. As per the 2011 stats, Astapura had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Astapura

Knowing the nearby villages of Astapura helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Astapura.

Agual Laxmidharpur Purunapani Gobarasul Gandhali Sunamuhin Bariapal Dingara Khuntapur Nischintapur Koliana

Frequently Asked Questions about Astapura

Where is Astapura located?
Astapura village is situated in Barsahi Tehsil, within the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Astapura?
The Gram Panchayat of Astapura is Durgapur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Astapura?
The pincode of Astapura is 757025, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Astapura as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Astapura is 656, with 332 males and 324 females.
How many households are there in Astapura as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Astapura village has a total of 164 households.
What is the literacy rate in Astapura as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Astapura is 69.05%. The male literacy rate is 78.61%, while the female literacy rate is 59.26%.