Where is Asta village located?
Asta is in Tharthari Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Asta Village
Asta is an inhabited village in Tharthari Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244724, the Census 2011 record lists 4,918 people in 804 households and the reported area is 340 hectares. The local references include Asta Gram Panchayat, Tharthari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hilsa at about 12 km.
Village Code244724
Population4,918
Households804
Area340 hectares
Nearest TownHilsa
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Asta
- Census Village Code
- 244724
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Nalanda
- District Census Code
- 229
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Tharthari
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01388
- CD Block
- Tharthari
- Gram Panchayat
- Asta
- Households
- 804
- Population
- 4,918
- Male Population
- 2,548
- Female Population
- 2,370
- Sex Ratio
- 930.14
- Area
- 340 hectares
- Area
- 3.4 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Hilsa
- Nearest Town Distance
- 12 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 803120
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Asta at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 4,918 people, 340 hectares of reported area and Hilsa as the nearest town reference for Asta, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Asta falls under Tharthari Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 244724.
- The record lists 4,918 people living in 804 households.
- The reported village area is 340 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Hilsa.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,446.47 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.12 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share29.26%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share78.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Asta in the official administrative record. Census village code 244724, Asta Gram Panchayat and Tharthari CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 229
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01388
- Village Census Code
- 244724
- CD Block Code
- 0376
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0002
- CD Block Name
- Tharthari
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Asta
Location and Distance
Hilsa is the nearest town listed for Asta, about 12 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Tharthari
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 6 km
- District Headquarter
- Biharsharif
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 18 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Hilsa
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 12 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Hilsa
- Distance within State/UT
- 12 km
- Nearest Town
- Hilsa
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 12 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 340 hectares
- Area
- 3.4 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 4,918 people in 804 households, with 2,548 male residents and 2,370 female residents. The average household size is 6.12, and SC share is 29.26% and ST share is 0% for Asta. Population density works out to about 1,446.47 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 804
- Total Population
- 4,918
- Male Population
- 2,548
- Female Population
- 2,370
- Sex Ratio
- 930.14
- Average Household Size
- 6.12
- SC Population
- 1,439
- SC Male Population
- 766
- SC Female Population
- 673
- SC Population Share
- 29.26
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Asta list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
- Government Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Government Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Asta. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Asta include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Covered Well
- Available
- Covered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 221.8 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Asta include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Post And Telegraph Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Asta include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Asta is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 5 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Asta show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 282.5 hectares and irrigated land is 221.8 hectares (78.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 57.5
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 282.5
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 60.7 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 221.8
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Asta village in?
Asta village is in Nalanda district.
Which state is Asta village in?
Asta village is in Bihar.
Which block is Asta under?
Asta comes under Tharthari Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Asta?
The Census village code of Asta is 244724.
Which Gram Panchayat is Asta under?
Asta is listed under Asta Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Tharthari.
What is the population of Asta village?
The village record lists 4,918 people and 804 households for Asta.
How many households are in Asta village?
The village record lists 804 households for Asta.
What is the male and female population of Asta?
The record lists 2,548 male residents and 2,370 female residents for Asta.
What is the sex ratio of Asta village?
The sex ratio of Asta is 930.14 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Asta village?
The reported geographical area of Asta is 340 hectares.
What is the population density of Asta village?
The approximate population density of Asta is 1,446.47 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Asta?
The nearest town listed for Asta is Hilsa, about 12 km away.
How far is Asta from the district headquarters?
Asta is about 18 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Asta from the sub-district headquarters?
Asta is about 6 km from Tharthari, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Asta?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Asta.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Asta?
For Asta, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 282.5 hectares and irrigated land is 221.8 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Asta.