Astal

Block / Tehsil Dunda
District Uttarkashi
State Uttarakhand

About Astal

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Astal village is 040503. Astal village is located in Dunda tehsil of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 2km away from sub-district headquarter Dunda (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Uttarkashi. As per 2009 stats, Astal village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 90.9 hectares. Astal has a total population of 499 peoples, out of which male population is 230 while female population is 269. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1169 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of astal village is 65.53% out of which 80.87% males and 52.42% females are literate. There are about 94 houses in astal village. Pincode of astal village locality is 279151.

When it comes to administration, Astal village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Astal village comes under Gangotri Vidhan Sabha constituency & Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. Uttarkashi is nearest town to astal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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Population of Astal

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 499 230 269
Literate Population 327 186 141
Illiterate Population 172 44 128

Connectivity of Astal

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Astal

Frequently Asked Questions about Astal

Where is Astal located?

Astal village is situated in Dunda Tehsil, within the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Astal?

Astal serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the pincode of Astal?

The pincode of Astal is 279151, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Astal as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Astal is 499, with 230 males and 269 females.

How many households are there in Astal as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Astal village has a total of 94 households.

What is the literacy rate in Astal as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Astal is 65.53%. The male literacy rate is 80.87%, while the female literacy rate is 52.42%.