Asankudar - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Asankudar is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 126 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Hatigoda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asankudar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asankudar is 388993. The village covers a total geographical area of 211 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Asankudar

According to the 2011 Census, Asankudar village had a total population of 654 people, including 311 males and 343 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 1,103 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 27.83%, with male literacy at 33.63% and female literacy at 23.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 581.

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

Nearby Villages of Asankudar

Asankudar 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 Asankudar

Asankudar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Asankudar is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Asankudar is about 126 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asankudar

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

Health Facilities in Asankudar

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

FAQs about Asankudar