Asukanda

Asukanda is a village located in Barsahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 18km 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 Asukanda village.

Here you can discover what makes Asukanda unique in its vibrant Barsahi-Mayurbhanj region. You’ll see Asukanda’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 Asukanda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Asukanda is 390736. The village spans a total geographical area of 65 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757025. Baripada is nearest town to Asukanda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 38km away.

When it comes to local governance, Asukanda 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 Asukanda

Population of Asukanda

According to the 2011 Census, Asukanda has a total population of about 556, with approximately 287 males and 269 females. The sex ratio is around 937 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 92 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 14 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 411. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.94%, with male literacy at about 64.11% and female literacy near 47.21%. There are around 139 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Asukanda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Asukanda

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

Nearby Villages of Asukanda

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Asukanda