Astara
About Astara
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Astara village is 324506. Astara village is located in Tarakeswar subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.7km away from sub-district headquarter Tarakeswar (tehsildar office) and 52.5km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Ashtaradattapur is the gram panchayat of Astara village.
The total geographical area of village is 411.19 hectares. Astara has a total population of 6,590 peoples, out of which male population is 3,428 while female population is 3,162. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 922 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of astara village is 75.84% out of which 81.27% males and 69.96% females are literate. There are about 1,516 houses in astara village. Pincode of astara village locality is 712401.
When it comes to administration, Astara village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Astara village comes under Tarakeswar Vidhan Sabha constituency & Arambag Lok Sabha constituency. Tarakeswar is nearest town to astara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.
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Population of Astara
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,590 | 3,428 | 3,162 |
| Children (0-6) | 613 | 310 | 303 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 624 | 315 | 309 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 80 | 44 | 36 |
| Literate Population | 4,998 | 2,786 | 2,212 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,592 | 642 | 950 |
Connectivity of Astara
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Astara
Where is Astara located?
Astara village is situated in Tarakeswar Subdivision, within the Hugli district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Astara?
The Gram Panchayat of Astara is Ashtaradattapur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Astara?
The pincode of Astara is 712401, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Astara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Astara is 6,590, with 3,428 males and 3,162 females.
How many households are there in Astara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Astara village has a total of 1,516 households.
What is the literacy rate in Astara as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Astara is 75.84%. The male literacy rate is 81.27%, while the female literacy rate is 69.96%.