Astia
Astia is a revenue village in Saraskana tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It had a population of 753 in 193 households (Census 2011).
753 people. 193 homes.
Saraskana tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha.
Astia today
- Bitter gourd₹3,500Betnoti APMC · 24 Oct 2026
- Brinjal₹3,500Narasinghpur APMC · 24 Oct 2026
- Carrot₹4,500Narasinghpur APMC · 24 Oct 2026
Quick panchayat-at-a-glance
Astia is a village in Saraskana tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. At the 2011 Census it had 753 people in 193 households, with a literacy rate of 45.6%. It is administered by the Pandra gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 757031.
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Gram panchayat
Astia is in the Pandra gram panchayat.
Other villages in Pandra
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Astia compares
By population, Astia is #45 of 180 inhabited villages in Saraskana tehsil.
| — | Astia | Saraskana tehsil | Mayurbhanj |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy rate | 45.6% | 63.7% | 61.3% |
| Women per 1,000 men | 1,046 | 979 | 1,010 |
| People per household | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.3 |
Census 2011. Area figures add up inhabited villages only; literacy is literates ÷ people aged 7 and above.
Villages sharing PIN 757031
- Sirsa · Saraskana
- Pandra · Saraskana
- Ekdali · Saraskana
- Baghajhampa · Saraskana
- Pahadpur · Saraskana
- Panasdiha · Saraskana
- Baunsda · Saraskana
- Manjari · Saraskana
- Dumuria · Saraskana
All villages with PIN 757031 →
Source: LGD village–pincode mapping.
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
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- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
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- Search the electoral roll ↗
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News near Astia
Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
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Government jobs near Astia
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Essential services & places near Astia
Astia isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Saraskana tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices942 in Mayurbhanj district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
AT/PO SARASKONA, DIST MAYURBHANJ, PIN - 757051
Bank · No map location — listed by district
AT BY P.O SARASKANA,DISTT.MAYURBHANJ,ODISHA 757051
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics124 in Mayurbhanj district
Primary / community health centre
Boi,Shirsha, Sirsha
Schools & anganwadis9 in Mayurbhanj district
Colleges & universities15 in Mayurbhanj district
Police & fire stations5 in Mayurbhanj district
Revenue & panchayat offices3 in Mayurbhanj district
Government offices2 in Mayurbhanj district
Temples3 in Mayurbhanj district
Transport24 in Mayurbhanj district
Agriculture services4 in Mayurbhanj district
Community places4 in Mayurbhanj district
Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Not checked by VoiceOfVillage unless marked verified. Phone numbers and hours appear only when the source lists them; call before you travel. openstreetmap.org/copyright Bank branches: RBI IFSC lists (via github.com/razorpay/ifsc, public domain). Post offices: India Post, All India Pincode Directory (data.gov.in, GODL-India).
Astia on the map
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Odisha Assembly 2024 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Questions about Astia
- Where is Astia located?
- Astia is a village in Saraskana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.
- Which district is Astia in?
- Astia is in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha.
- Which gram panchayat does Astia belong to?
- Astia comes under the Pandra gram panchayat.
- What is the pincode of Astia?
- The pincode of Astia, Saraskana, Mayurbhanj is 757031.
- What is the population of Astia?
- As per the 2011 Census, Astia had a population of 753 (368 males and 385 females).
- How many households are there in Astia?
- Astia had 193 households at the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Astia?
- The literacy rate of Astia was 45.6% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
- What is the sex ratio of Astia?
- Astia had 1,046 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
- Which Lok Sabha constituency is Astia in?
- Astia is in the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha constituency.
- Who is the MP for Astia?
- Naba Charan Majhi (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha seat, which includes Astia, in 2024.
- Which assembly constituency is Astia in?
- Astia is in the Saraskana assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
- Who is the MLA for Astia?
- Bhadav Hansdah (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Saraskana assembly seat, which includes Astia, in 2024.
- What is the LGD code of Astia?
- The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Astia is 388000 and its Census 2011 village code is 388000.
- Which villages are near Astia?
- Other villages in Saraskana tehsil include Ambadiha, Andhari, Anlatoda, Arjundiha, Asanasol.
Answers are generated from LGD and Census 2011 records, not written by hand.
Villages in Saraskana tehsil
- Pokharia
- Badsol
- Sankucha
- Umadeipur
- Sirsa
- Jharpokharia
- Nuhamaliasahar
- Pandra
- Kuanrdihi
- Belbaria
- Sankhabhanga
- Unchagan
- Murunia
- Kendumundi
- Saraskana
- Ghiajodi
- Khadiasol
- Nuagansahar
- Silphodi
- Rajaloka
- Puapoka
- Paktia
- Dighi
- Jerkani
- Jerki
- Rautara
- Pokharidiha
- Joka
- Ekdali
- Purunapani
Latest reports up to 24 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Betnoti APMC | 3,300 | 3,700 | 3,500 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Betnoti APMC | 3,800 | 4,200 | 4,000 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Narasinghpur APMC | 3,000 | 4,000 | 3,500 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Carrot · Carrot | Narasinghpur APMC | 4,000 | 5,000 | 4,500 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Colacasia · Colacasia | Narasinghpur APMC | 4,000 | 6,000 | 4,500 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) · Cucumbar | Betnoti APMC | 4,200 | 4,600 | 4,400 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) · Cucumbar | Narasinghpur APMC | 4,000 | 5,000 | 4,500 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Narasinghpur APMC | 6,000 | 9,000 | 7,000 | 24 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →