Ashti, Khed

Ashti is a small and beautiful village in the Western Ghats, the Sahyadri mountains, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is located in the Khed taluka of Ratnagiri district, less than 19 km from the town of Khed.

The population of Ashti is approximately 2000, with around 150 dwellings. Most of the people are engaged in farming and fisheries, but some have also expatriated to countries in the Middle East and Africa to work. The main religion followed is Islam.

Education and Facilities

There are two schools in Ashti. One is an English medium primary school, and the other is an Urdu medium secondary school.

Landline telephone service from BSNL, as well as mobile phone service coverage, from carriers such as Airtel, Idea, and BPL Mobile, is available.

The PIN for Ashti is 415709. The area code for landline telephones in Ashti is 952356, and for mobile phones is 02356.

In addition to being connected to Khed via bus service, boat service, called "Nhyaycha Pal" connects Ashti to Karji.

Climate

The climate is cool and pleasant during the months between November and February. The Summer season lasts from March to Mid-June, when the temperature can reach in the 40s (°C). The rainy season lasts from June to September.

External links

* [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=17.638849&lon=73.384187&z=16&l=0&m=a&v=2 Aerial view of the village]