Asua - Pandua, Hooghly

Asua is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.8 km from Pandua and around 31 km from Chinsura. Lchhobadaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asua is 324885. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.53 hectares and falls under the 712146 pincode. Basberia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Asua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Asua

According to the 2011 Census, Asua village had a total population of 626 people, including 329 males and 297 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.39%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 68.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 231, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Asua

Asua 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 Asua

Asua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Pundooah, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basberia to Asua is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Asua is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asua

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

Health Facilities in Asua

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

FAQs about Asua