Asansikhar - Bisoi, Mayurbhanj

Asansikhar is a village situated in the Bisoi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisoi and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. N.b.pokharia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asansikhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asansikhar is 388176. The village covers a total geographical area of 227 hectares and falls under the 757033 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Asansikhar 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 Asansikhar

According to the 2011 Census, Asansikhar village had a total population of 454 people, including 226 males and 228 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.18%, with male literacy at 58.66% and female literacy at 32.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 365.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Asansikhar

Asansikhar 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 Asansikhar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Asansikhar. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Asansikhar is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Asansikhar is about 65 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 Asansikhar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Asansikhar village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Asansikhar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Asansikhar village are given below:

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