Astikur - Raina - I, Purba Bardhaman

Astikur is a village situated in the Raina - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.4 km from Shyamsundar. Mugura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Astikur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Astikur is 320814. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.83 hectares and falls under the 713408 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Astikur

As per Census 2011, Astikur village has a total population of 801 people, consisting of 412 males and 389 females. The village has 158 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 90 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 586 literate and 215 illiterate residents. Additionally, 364 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Astikur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Astikur

Astikur 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 Astikur

Public transport in the Astikur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chanchai, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Astikur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Astikur

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

Health Facilities in Astikur

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

FAQs about Astikur