Asfal Village - Chinsurah - Magra, Hooghly

Asfal is a village situated in the Chinsurah - Magra subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.2 km from Chinsurah and around 19.8 km from Chinsura. Digsuihoyera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asfal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asfal is 325045. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.78 hectares and falls under the 712147 pincode. Bansbaria is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Asfal

As per Census 2011, Asfal village has a total population of 955 people, consisting of 473 males and 482 females. The village has 224 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 666 literate and 289 illiterate residents. Additionally, 512 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 266 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Asfal

Asfal 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 Asfal

Asfal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Talandu, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansbaria to Asfal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Asfal is about 19.8 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 Asfal

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

Health Facilities in Asfal

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

FAQs about Asfal