Asana - Bisoi, Mayurbhanj

Asana is a village situated in the Bisoi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisoi and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Asana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asana is 388142. The village covers a total geographical area of 239 hectares and falls under the 757033 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 43 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 Bangriposi 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 1,206 people, including 680 males and 526 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 774 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.07%, with male literacy at 87.39% and female literacy at 61.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 499.

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

Public transport in the Asana 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 63.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Asana is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Asana is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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