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

According to the 2011 Census, Astal village had a total population of 1,651 people, including 868 males and 783 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.45%, with male literacy at 91.30% and female literacy at 55.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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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