Asharu - Bagda, North 24 Parganas

Asharu is a village situated in the Bagda subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from Bagda and around 69.5 km from Barasat. Asharu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asharu is 322508. The village covers a total geographical area of 187.8 hectares and falls under the 743251 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Asharu

According to the 2011 Census, Asharu village had a total population of 3,436 people, including 1,784 males and 1,652 females, living in 822 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.54%, with male literacy at 86.63% and female literacy at 78.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,724, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Asharu

Asharu 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 Asharu

Asharu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairgachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Asharu is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Asharu is about 69.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asharu

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

Health Facilities in Asharu

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

FAQs about Asharu