Askandra Population, Caste, Working Data Jaisalmer, Rajasthan - Census 2011
Askandra is a village situated in Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 372 families residing in the village Askandra. The total population of Askandra is 2,508 out of which 1,341 are males and 1,167 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Askandra is 870.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Askandra village is 490 which is 20% of the total population. There are 270 male children and 220 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Askandra is 815 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (870) of Askandra village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Askandra is 50.9%. Thus Askandra village has a higher literacy rate compared to 46.1% of Jaisalmer district. The male literacy rate is 68.91% and the female literacy rate is 30.62% in Askandra village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Askandra village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Askandra Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Askandra village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 490 | 270 | 220 |
| Literacy | 50.94% | 68.91% | 30.62% |
| Scheduled Caste | 1,012 | 538 | 474 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 93 | 51 | 42 |
| Illiterate | 1,480 | 603 | 877 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 40.4% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 3.7% of total population in Askandra village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Askandra village out of total population, 1,147 were engaged in work activities. 62.1% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 37.9% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 1,147 workers engaged in Main Work, 476 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 127 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 712 | 504 | 208 |
| Cultivators | 476 | 337 | 139 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 127 | 67 | 60 |
| Household Industries | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Other Workers | 107 | 99 | 8 |
| Marginal Workers | 435 | 130 | 305 |
| Non Working | 1,361 | 707 | 654 |
Map of Askandra, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Nearby Villages to Askandra, Pokaran
Below are the list of villages near Askandra village in Pokaran.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Beethe Ka Gaon | 620 |
| Didhoo | 1,730 |
| Dhaleri | 279 |
| Ajasar | 1,600 |
| Nokh | 4,790 |
| Tota | 742 |
| Thakarba | 541 |
| Chandsar | 551 |
| Talriya | 753 |
| Bodana | 1,363 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Askandra, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan - Wikipedia