Astal - Nadbai, Bharatpur

Astal is a village situated in the Nadbai tehsil of Bharatpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nadbai and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Bharatpur. Pingora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Astal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Astal is 074508. The village covers a total geographical area of 332.07 hectares and falls under the 321028 pincode. Nadbai is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Astal

As per Census 2011, Astal village has a total population of 1,651 people, consisting of 868 males and 783 females. The village has 266 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 324 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 988 literate and 663 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Astal

Astal 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 Astal

Astal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pingora, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nadbai to Astal is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bharatpur to Astal is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Astal

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

Health Facilities in Astal

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

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