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.

Here you can discover what makes Astapura unique in its vibrant Barsahi-Mayurbhanj region. You’ll see Astapura’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

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.

Google Map of Astapura

Population of Astapura

According to the 2011 Census, Astapura has a total population of about 656, with approximately 332 males and 324 females. The sex ratio is around 975 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 76 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 314 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.05%, with male literacy at about 78.61% and female literacy near 59.26%. There are around 164 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Astapura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Astapura