Asura - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj

Asura is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Chakidi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asura is 388398. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Asura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jashipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Asura

According to the 2011 Census, Asura village had a total population of 443 people, including 204 males and 239 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 1,172 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.02%, with male literacy at 53.06% and female literacy at 31.55%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 436.

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

Nearby Villages of Asura

Asura 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 Asura

Public transport in the Asura is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Asura is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Asura is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asura

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

Health Facilities in Asura

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

FAQs about Asura