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

As per Census 2011, Asansikhar village has a total population of 454 people, consisting of 226 males and 228 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 164 literate and 290 illiterate residents. Additionally, 48 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 365 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Asansikhar are given below:

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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