Ashuara Village - Raghunathpur - II, Purulia
Ashuara is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - II subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.1 km from Raghunathpur and around 78.2 km from Purulia. Barrah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ashuara village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ashuara is 330222. The village covers a total geographical area of 77.78 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode.
Ashuara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Para Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Ashuara
Ashuara 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Baragarya | North | 1.30 km |
| Achkoda | North-East | 1.81 km |
| Maladhar | North-West | 1.83 km |
| Nanduka | South | 2.19 km |
| Bardi Alias Tarapur | North-West | 2.47 km |
| Dhanibari | North | 2.54 km |
| Simra | South-East | 2.60 km |
| Batmanmi | South-West | 2.81 km |
| Balarampur | North-East | 2.90 km |
| Gurudi | North-West | 3.28 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Ashuara
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Ashuara. The nearest railway station is Rukni, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Purulia to Ashuara is about 78.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Ashuara
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ashuara village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Ashuara
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ashuara village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Ashuara
Where is Ashuara located?
Ashuara village is located in Raghunathpur - II Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ashuara?
The Gram Panchayat of Ashuara is Barrah.
What is the pincode of Ashuara?
The pincode of Ashuara is 723133.