Asurhat - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Asurhat is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.7 km from Bongaon and around 58.7 km from Barasat. Ganganandapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asurhat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asurhat is 322605. The village covers a total geographical area of 188.85 hectares and falls under the 743251 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Asurhat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bangaon Uttar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Asurhat

According to the 2011 Census, Asurhat village had a total population of 716 people, including 380 males and 336 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.15%, with male literacy at 83.76% and female literacy at 73.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 263, 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 Asurhat

Asurhat 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 Asurhat

Asurhat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bankim Nagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Asurhat is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Asurhat is about 58.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asurhat

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

Health Facilities in Asurhat

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

FAQs about Asurhat