Alasahi - Astaranga, Puri

Alasahi is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Alasahi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alasahi is 409201. The village covers a total geographical area of 111 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Alasahi

As per Census 2011, Alasahi village has a total population of 1,935 people, consisting of 982 males and 953 females. The village has 420 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 217 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,420 literate and 515 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,046 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Alasahi

Alasahi 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 Alasahi

Alasahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Alasahi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Alasahi is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alasahi

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

Health Facilities in Alasahi

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

FAQs about Alasahi