PLACES

ASHTI

Asti, with a population of 4.980 as per the 1961 Census, is the headquarters of the tahsil of the same name and is said to be the birth-place of that famous historical figure and philanthropist Ahilyabai Holkar. There is the dargah of Hazrat Sah Bukhari, a Muslim avaliya.

Municipality

Constitution: Asti municipality was established in 1964. It has an area of 5.18 sq. km. (2 sq. miles) under its jurisdiction-Administrative matters are looked after by the president who is elected by the councillors from among themselves.

Finance: In the year 1959-60, the income of the municipality including extra-ordinary and debt heads amounted to Rs. 20,131.00. It comprised revenue derived from municipal rates and taxes Rs. 4,648.00; municipal property and powers part from taxation Rs. 4,649.00; grants and contributions for general and special purposes Rs. 7,497.00; other miscellaneous sources Rs. 2,365.00 and extra-ordinary and debt heads Rs. 972.00 only. During the same year the expenditure was Rs. 15,284.00 which comprised general administration and collection charges Rs. 4,873.00; public safety Rs. 383.00; public health and conveience Rs. 8,941.00; miscellaneous Rs. 1.048.00 and extraordinary and debt heads Rs. 39.00.

Cremation and burial places: The communities concerned manage and maintain cremation and burial places.

Health and sanitation: The town has civil as well as veterinary dispensaries. There are no special type of drains. Some are pucca stone-lined gutters while some others, kutca surface drains. Wells and rivers are the sources of water-supply.

Education: Primary education is compulsory and is managed by the Zilla Parishad. There is also a high school conducted by the Government.

Amenities: The municipality maintains one park. The town has recently been electrified.