Askanda Population, Caste, Working Data Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Census 2011
Askanda is a village situated in Keshpur block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 86 families residing in the village Askanda. The total population of Askanda is 376 out of which 199 are males and 177 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Askanda is 889.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Askanda village is 44 which is 12% of the total population. There are 23 male children and 21 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Askanda is 913 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (889) of Askanda village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Askanda is 69.3%. Thus Askanda village has a higher literacy rate compared to 69% of Paschim Medinipur district. The male literacy rate is 79.55% and the female literacy rate is 57.69% in Askanda village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Askanda village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Askanda Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Askanda village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 44 | 23 | 21 |
| Literacy | 69.28% | 79.55% | 57.69% |
| Scheduled Caste | 232 | 126 | 106 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 146 | 59 | 87 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 61.7% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Askanda village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Askanda village out of total population, 167 were engaged in work activities. 73.1% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 26.9% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 167 workers engaged in Main Work, 51 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 69 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 122 | 113 | 9 |
| Cultivators | 51 | 49 | 2 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 69 | 62 | 7 |
| Other Workers | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Marginal Workers | 45 | 4 | 41 |
| Non Working | 209 | 82 | 127 |
Map of Askanda, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Askanda, Keshpur
Below are the list of villages near Askanda village in Keshpur.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Kharika | 488 |
| Lakhapat | 232 |
| Karuria | 265 |
| Jadupur | 829 |
| Panch Khuiri | 840 |
| Kedar Pur | 173 |
| Burya Pat | 810 |
| Tukura Pat | 201 |
| Goharia | 654 |
| Jadubar | 403 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Askanda, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Wikipedia