Asandih - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Asandih is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 66 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Asandih village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asandih is 214359. The village covers a total geographical area of 291.21 hectares and falls under the 231208 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town.

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

Population of Asandih

As per Census 2011, Asandih village has a total population of 799 people, consisting of 430 males and 369 females. The village has 155 households and a sex ratio of 858 females per 1,000 males. There are 133 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 328 literate and 471 illiterate residents. Additionally, 45 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 614 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population799430369
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1337657
Scheduled Castes (SC)452718
Scheduled Tribes (ST)614320294
Literate Population328209119
Illiterate Population471221250

Nearby Villages of Asandih

Asandih 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChipiyaWest1.97 km
Gaya DahNorth-East2.38 km
IkadariNorth-West2.39 km
Karacha TolaNorth-East2.52 km
JogedahNorth-East4.08 km
KarkachhiNorth-West4.13 km
Nawa TolaNorth4.47 km
BajiyaWest5.57 km
Khoto MahuwaNorth-West6.22 km
Ranadah TolaNorth-East6.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Asandih

Asandih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jharokhas, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 143.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sonbhadra to Asandih is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asandih

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Asandih

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Asandih

Where is Asandih located?

Asandih village is located in Dudhi Tehsil, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Asandih?

Asandih is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Asandih?

The pincode of Asandih is 231208.

What is the population of Asandih?

Asandih has a total population of 799, including 430 males and 369 females.

How many households are there in Asandih?

There are 155 households in Asandih.

What is the literacy rate in Asandih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Asandih is 41.05%. Male literacy is 48.60% and female literacy is 32.25%.