In Maharashtra state's Vidarbha region, the Gadachiroli district is still regarded as a backward, adivasi, naxal-affected area. Due to poor access to transportation and well-maintained roads, the district has been historically backward since Maharashtra's inception. Although having a plethora of natural resources, this area has remained underdeveloped due to a lack of transportation, industry, markets, higher education facilities, etc. With education, a man can advance in all spheres. Man might be extremely
The only enterprise in the Gadachiroli district is a small paper mill in the village of Illur, which is close to Aashti. “Chaparala Prashant Dhama” , a well-known Tirthsthala (Holy sacred Place), is located on the bank of the Pranhita River at 9 kilometres from Asthi, following the confluence of the Wardha and Vain- Ganga rivers. On Mahashivratri, a sizable fair (Jatra) consists of devotees from the surrounding areas who come there. Moreover, Asti has a rich cultural and historical legacy.