Asika

'Asika' is a town and a Notified Area Council in Ganjam district in the state of Odisha, India.

Geography

Asika is located at 19°36′N 84°39′E / 19.6°N 84.65°E / 19.6; 84.65. It has an average elevation of 30 metres (98 feet). It is situated at 40 km from Brahmapur on South, 35 km from Bhanjanagar on the North at the confluence of Rivers Rushikulya and Badanadi. NH-59 (Gopalpur-Ahmedabad) passes through this city.

Industries

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Asika had a population of 20,739 (third largest city in Ganjam dist after Brahmapur and Hinjilicut). Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Asika has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 56% of the males and 44% of females literate. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

History

Historical background of ASIKA relates to Sugar factory of ASIKA which is Asia's 1st Sugar Factory build by Minchin Saheb in British time. This factory has its own name. Due to this factory the Asika Town is known as Sugar City. Still in many parts of India i.e.(Tamil Nadu), people call sugar as Asika.

Aska (Odisha Vidhan Sabha constituency)

Asika (Sl. No.: 128) is a Vidhan Sabha constituency of Ganjam district, Odisha.

This constituency includes Asika, Asika block and 12 GPs (Subalaya, Kaniari, Barida, Paikajamuna, Sunapalli, Sialia, Nandiagada, Borasingi, Ambapua, Baliasara, Bolasara and Sunarijhola)of Kabisuryanagar block.

Elected Members

Fifteen elections were held between 1951 and 2014. List of members elected from this constituency are:

2014 Election Result

In 2014 election, Biju Janata Dal candidate Debaraj Mohanty defeated Indian National Congress candidate Saroj Kumar Padhi by a margin of 23,499 votes.