Asana - Astaranga, Puri
Asana 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 serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asana village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Asana is 409203. The village covers a total geographical area of 146 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.
Asana 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 Asana
According to the 2011 Census, Asana village had a total population of 1,105 people, including 546 males and 559 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.16%, with male literacy at 90.41% and female literacy at 76.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 159.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,105 | 546 | 559 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 119 | 56 | 63 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 159 | 75 | 84 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 820 | 443 | 377 |
| Illiterate Population | 285 | 103 | 182 |
Nearby Villages of Asana
Asana is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Asana
Asana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Asana is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Asana 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 Asana
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Asana village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Asana
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Asana village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Asana
Where is Asana located?
Asana village is located in Astaranga Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Asana?
The Gram Panchayat of Asana is Alasahi.
What is the pincode of Asana?
The pincode of Asana is 752109.
What is the population of Asana?
Asana had a total population of 1,105, including 546 males and 559 females.
How many households are there in Asana?
Asana had 256 households.
What is the literacy rate in Asana?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Asana was 83.16%. Male literacy was 90.41% and female literacy was 76.01%.