Asfal

Asfal is a village located in Chinsurah Magra subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16.2km away from sub-district headquarter Chinsurah (tehsildar office) and 19.8km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Digsuihoyera is the gram panchayat of Asfal village.

Here you can discover what makes Asfal unique in its vibrant Chinsurah Magra-Hugli region. You’ll see Asfal’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 Asfal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Asfal is 325045. The village spans a total geographical area of 108.78 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712148. Bansbaria is nearest town to Asfal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Asfal 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 Balagarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Asfal

Population of Asfal

According to the 2011 Census, Asfal has a total population of about 955, with approximately 473 males and 482 females. The sex ratio is around 1019 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 82 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 512 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 266. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.74%, with male literacy at about 78.44% and female literacy near 61.20%. There are around 224 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Asfal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Asfal

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

Nearby Villages of Asfal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Asfal