Astia Village Overview
Astia is a village in Udala tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It lies about 9 km from Udala tehsil headquarters and around 43 km from Baripada district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Jaypur is the Gram Panchayat for Astia village.
The sections below provide essential information about Astia village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Astia is 391078. The village covers a geographical area of 147 hectares and has a pincode of 757085. Udala is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Astia
Population & Demographics of Astia
This section provides population and demographic details of Astia village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 646 | 302 | 344 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 86 | 40 | 46 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 483 | 229 | 254 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 155 | 69 | 86 |
| Literate Population | 410 | 223 | 187 |
| Illiterate Population | 236 | 79 | 157 |
Key population details of Astia village are given below:
- Astia village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 646, including approximately 302 males and 344 females, with a sex ratio of 1139 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 483 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 155 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Astia village is good, with a literacy rate of about 63.47%.
- There are around 174 households in Astia village.
Transport & Connectivity of Astia
Transport facilities help residents of Astia village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Astia
The following villages are located close to Astia and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Astia
- Where is Astia located?
- Astia village is located in Udala Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Astia?
- The Gram Panchayat of Astia is Jaypur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Astia?
- The pincode of Astia is 757085.
- What is the population of Astia?
- Astia has a total population of 646, including 302 males and 344 females.
- How many households are there in Astia?
- There are 174 households in Astia.
- What is the literacy rate in Astia?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Astia is 63.47%. Male literacy is 73.84% and female literacy is 54.36%.