Asur - Berinag, Pithoragarh
Asur is a village situated in the Berinag tehsil of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Berinag and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Pithoragarh. Raitoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Asur is 049732. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.96 hectares and falls under the 262531 pincode. Didihat is the nearest town, located about 67 km away.
Asur 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 Gangolihat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Asur
According to the 2011 Census, Asur village had a total population of 161 people, including 83 males and 78 females, living in 33 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.31%, with male literacy at 97.22% and female literacy at 73.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 161 | 83 | 78 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 18 | 11 | 7 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 122 | 70 | 52 |
| Illiterate Population | 39 | 13 | 26 |
Nearby Villages of Asur
Asur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Asur
Asur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Didihat to Asur is about 67 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pithoragarh to Asur is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Asur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Asur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Asur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Asur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Asur
Where is Asur located?
Asur village is located in Berinag Tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Asur?
The Gram Panchayat of Asur is Raitoli.
What is the pincode of Asur?
The pincode of Asur is 262531.
What is the population of Asur?
Asur had a total population of 161, including 83 males and 78 females.
How many households are there in Asur?
Asur had 33 households.
What is the literacy rate in Asur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Asur was 85.31%. Male literacy was 97.22% and female literacy was 73.24%.