Durga Asthan - Kasimabad, Ghazipur

Durga Asthan is a village situated in the Kasimabad tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from Mohammadabad and around 34 km from Ghazipur. Durga Asthan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durga Asthan is 205322. The village covers a total geographical area of 192.07 hectares and falls under the 233230 pincode. Muhammadabad is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Durga Asthan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Zahoorabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ballia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Durga Asthan

According to the 2011 Census, Durga Asthan village had a total population of 1,482 people, including 719 males and 763 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.95%, with male literacy at 87.42% and female literacy at 69.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 602, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Durga Asthan

Durga Asthan 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 Durga Asthan

Durga Asthan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rajmalpur Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Muhammadabad to Durga Asthan is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Durga Asthan is about 34 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 Durga Asthan

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

Health Facilities in Durga Asthan

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

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