Askaran Population, Caste, Working Data Barddhaman, West Bengal - Census 2011
Askaran is a village situated in Galsi - II block of Barddhaman district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 255 families residing in the village Askaran. The total population of Askaran is 1,107 out of which 558 are males and 549 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Askaran is 984.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Askaran village is 110 which is 10% of the total population. There are 52 male children and 58 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Askaran is 1,115 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (984) of Askaran village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Askaran is 86.8%. Thus Askaran village has a higher literacy rate compared to 68% of Barddhaman district. The male literacy rate is 90.71% and the female literacy rate is 82.69% in Askaran village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Askaran village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Askaran Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Askaran village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 110 | 52 | 58 |
| Literacy | 86.76% | 90.71% | 82.69% |
| Scheduled Caste | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 18 | 6 | 12 |
| Illiterate | 242 | 99 | 143 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.6% of total population in Askaran village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Askaran village out of total population, 353 were engaged in work activities. 64% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 36% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 353 workers engaged in Main Work, 85 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 8 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 226 | 219 | 7 |
| Cultivators | 85 | 83 | 2 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Household Industries | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Other Workers | 118 | 113 | 5 |
| Marginal Workers | 127 | 115 | 12 |
| Non Working | 754 | 224 | 530 |
Map of Askaran, Barddhaman, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Askaran, Galsi - II
Below are the list of villages near Askaran village in Galsi - II.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Adra | 3,774 |
| Brindabanpur | 1,090 |
| Patrahati | 839 |
| Shrirampur | 508 |
| Kaitara | 3,273 |
| Bahirghanya | 5,116 |
| Gohagram | 4,058 |
| Kurkuba | 2,714 |
| Gopdal | 584 |
| Babla | 2,355 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Askaran, Barddhaman, West Bengal - Wikipedia