Asanshuli - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Asanshuli is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 21.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Gohaliara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asanshuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asanshuli is 318175. The village covers a total geographical area of 330.28 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Asanshuli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Suri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Asanshuli

According to the 2011 Census, Asanshuli village had a total population of 508 people, including 255 males and 253 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.08%, with male literacy at 71.86% and female literacy at 54.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 381.

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

Nearby Villages of Asanshuli

Asanshuli 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 Asanshuli

Public transport in the Asanshuli is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Asanshuli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Asanshuli is about 21.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asanshuli

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

Health Facilities in Asanshuli

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

FAQs about Asanshuli