Ashanpur

Ashanpur is a village located in Arambag subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16.5km away from sub-district headquarter Arambag (tehsildar office) and 67.2km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Harinkhola I is the gram panchayat of Ashanpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Ashanpur unique in its vibrant Arambag-Hugli region. You’ll see Ashanpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ashanpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ashanpur is 324291. The village spans a total geographical area of 278.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712413. Arambagh is nearest town to Ashanpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ashanpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Pursurah Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Arambag Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ashanpur

Population of Ashanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ashanpur has a total population of about 2,451, with approximately 1,258 males and 1,193 females. The sex ratio is around 948 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 269 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,265 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 31. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.38%, with male literacy at about 75.04% and female literacy near 61.36%. There are around 551 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ashanpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ashanpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ashanpur. As per the 2011 stats, Ashanpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ashanpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Ashanpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ashanpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ashanpur