Astaranga - Astaranga, Puri

Astaranga is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Astarang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Astaranga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Astaranga is 409222. The village covers a total geographical area of 454 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Astaranga 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 Astaranga

As per Census 2011, Astaranga village has a total population of 3,092 people, consisting of 1,556 males and 1,536 females. The village has 727 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 309 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,400 literate and 692 illiterate residents. Additionally, 576 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Astaranga

Astaranga 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 Astaranga

Astaranga 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 44.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Astaranga is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Astaranga is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Astaranga

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

Health Facilities in Astaranga

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

FAQs about Astaranga