Asair - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Asair is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Boaldar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asair village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asair is 311113. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.88 hectares and falls under the 733102 pincode. Balurgaht is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Asair

According to the 2011 Census, Asair village had a total population of 588 people, including 292 males and 296 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.10%, with male literacy at 74.81% and female literacy at 57.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 493.

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

Nearby Villages of Asair

Asair 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 Asair

Asair is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurgaht to Asair is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Asair is about 9.2 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asair

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

Health Facilities in Asair

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

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