Asana - Bijatala, Mayurbhanj

Asana is a village situated in the Bijatala tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Rairangpur and around 75 km from Baripada. Bijatala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asana is 388217. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 757043 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 14 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 Rairangpur 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 465 people, including 225 males and 240 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.94%, with male literacy at 74.47% and female literacy at 35.12%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 424.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuldiha, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Asana is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Asana is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 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