Indian Village Directory

Astari Village

Astari is an inhabited village in Niwari Sub-district of Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 456480, the Census 2011 record lists 2,505 people in 470 households and the reported area is 597.86 hectares. The local references include Niwari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Niwari at about 25 km.

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Quick answer: Astari is a village in Niwari Sub-district, Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 456480 and 2,505 people in 470 households.
Village Code456480
Population2,505
Households470
Area597.86 hectares
Nearest TownNiwari

Key Village Facts

Village
Astari
Census Village Code
456480
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Tikamgarh
District Census Code
424
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Niwari
Sub-district Census Code
03415
CD Block
Niwari
Households
470
Population
2,505
Male Population
1,350
Female Population
1,155
Sex Ratio
855.56
Area
597.86 hectares
Area
5.98 sq km
Nearest Town
Niwari
Nearest Town Distance
25 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Astari at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,505 people, 597.86 hectares of reported area and Niwari as the nearest town reference for Astari, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictTikamgarh
Sub-districtNiwari
CD BlockNiwari
  • Astari falls under Niwari Sub-district in Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 456480.
  • The record lists 2,505 people living in 470 households.
  • The reported village area is 597.86 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Niwari.
  • 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 Density418.99 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.33 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share23.83%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share7.31%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share53.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Astari in the official administrative record. Census village code 456480 and Niwari CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
424
Sub-district Census Code
03415
Village Census Code
456480
CD Block Code
0032
CD Block Name
Niwari

Location and Distance

Niwari is the nearest town listed for Astari, about 25 km away. Tikamgarh is listed as the district headquarters at about 66 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Niwari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Tikamgarh
Distance from District Headquarter
66 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Niwari
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Niwari
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
597.86 hectares
Area
5.98 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,505 people in 470 households, with 1,350 male residents and 1,155 female residents. The average household size is 5.33, and SC share is 23.83% and ST share is 7.31% for Astari. Population density works out to about 418.99 people per sq km.

Total Households
470
Total Population
2,505
Male Population
1,350
Female Population
1,155
Sex Ratio
855.56
Average Household Size
5.33
SC Population
597
SC Male Population
319
SC Female Population
278
SC Population Share
23.83
ST Population
183
ST Male Population
95
ST Female Population
88
ST Population Share
7.31
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Astari list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Astari. Verify current services locally before medical use.

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 Astari include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
243.14 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Astari 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
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
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 Astari 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
Weekly Haat
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 Astari is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 8 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Astari show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and Urad, net sown area is 452.37 hectares and irrigated land is 243.14 hectares (53.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Urad
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
14.549
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
10.53 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
24.11 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
85.43 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10.87 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
452.37
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
209.23 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
243.14

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Astari village located?

Astari is in Niwari Sub-district of Tikamgarh district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Astari village in?

Astari village is in Tikamgarh district.

Which state is Astari village in?

Astari village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Astari under?

Astari comes under Niwari Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Astari?

The Census village code of Astari is 456480.

What is the population of Astari village?

The village record lists 2,505 people and 470 households for Astari.

How many households are in Astari village?

The village record lists 470 households for Astari.

What is the male and female population of Astari?

The record lists 1,350 male residents and 1,155 female residents for Astari.

What is the sex ratio of Astari village?

The sex ratio of Astari is 855.56 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Astari village?

The reported geographical area of Astari is 597.86 hectares.

What is the population density of Astari village?

The approximate population density of Astari is 418.99 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Astari?

The nearest town listed for Astari is Niwari, about 25 km away.

How far is Astari from the district headquarters?

Astari is about 66 km from Tikamgarh, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Astari from the sub-district headquarters?

Astari is about 25 km from Niwari, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Astari?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Astari.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Astari?

For Astari, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and Urad, net sown area is 452.37 hectares and irrigated land is 243.14 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Astari.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Astari.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.