Askapara Population, Caste, Working Data West Garo Hills, Meghalaya - Census 2011
Askapara is a village situated in Selsella block of West Garo Hills district in Meghalaya. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 12 families residing in the village Askapara. The total population of Askapara is 80 out of which 39 are males and 41 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Askapara is 1,051.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Askapara village is 17 which is 21% of the total population. There are 8 male children and 9 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Askapara is 1,125 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (1,051) of Askapara village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Askapara is 87.3%. Thus Askapara village has a higher literacy rate compared to 55.8% of West Garo Hills district. The male literacy rate is 100% and the female literacy rate is 75% in Askapara village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Askapara village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Askapara Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Askapara village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Literacy | 87.3% | 100% | 75% |
| Scheduled Caste | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 80 | 39 | 41 |
| Illiterate | 25 | 8 | 17 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 100% of total population in Askapara village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Askapara village out of total population, 38 were engaged in work activities. 42.1% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 57.9% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 38 workers engaged in Main Work, 14 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 1 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 16 | 10 | 6 |
| Cultivators | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other Workers | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Marginal Workers | 22 | 9 | 13 |
| Non Working | 42 | 20 | 22 |
Map of Askapara, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya
Nearby Villages to Askapara, Selsella
Below are the list of villages near Askapara village in Selsella.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Marakapara | 187 |
| Pechua | 222 |
| Domagitok | 179 |
| Indrapara | 216 |
| Boldokagiri | 173 |
| Matchok Chiring | 91 |
| Balalgre | 443 |
| Wajadagre | 360 |
| Patangre | 292 |
| Agitchakgiri | 15 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Askapara, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya - Wikipedia