Astia Population, Caste, Working Data Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Census 2011
Astia is a village situated in Nayagram block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 91 families residing in the village Astia. The total population of Astia is 385 out of which 180 are males and 205 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Astia is 1,139.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Astia village is 58 which is 15% of the total population. There are 26 male children and 32 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Astia is 1,231 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (1,139) of Astia village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Astia is 38.5%. Thus Astia village has lower literacy rate compared to 69% of Paschim Medinipur district. The male literacy rate is 53.25% and the female literacy rate is 25.43% in Astia village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Astia village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Astia Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Astia village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 58 | 26 | 32 |
| Literacy | 38.53% | 53.25% | 25.43% |
| Scheduled Caste | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 385 | 180 | 205 |
| Illiterate | 259 | 98 | 161 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 100% of total population in Astia village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Astia village out of total population, 181 were engaged in work activities. 42% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 58% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 181 workers engaged in Main Work, 53 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 12 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 76 | 64 | 12 |
| Cultivators | 53 | 46 | 7 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Household Industries | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Other Workers | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Marginal Workers | 105 | 54 | 51 |
| Non Working | 204 | 62 | 142 |
Nearby Villages to Astia,
Below are the list of villages near Astia village in Nayagram.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Rai Sol | 343 |
| Banisol | 246 |
| Purna Pani | 166 |
| Chhota Tal Pada | 409 |
| Amla Kora | 708 |
| Tentulia | 331 |
| Dhan Sola Bara | 533 |
| Jamsol | 33 |
| Tentul Muri | 55 |
| Ranga Matia | 368 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Astia, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Wikipedia