Askigandi Population, Caste, Working Data West Garo Hills, Meghalaya - Census 2011
Askigandi 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 180 families residing in the village Askigandi. The total population of Askigandi is 944 out of which 456 are males and 488 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Askigandi is 1,070.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Askigandi village is 204 which is 22% of the total population. There are 97 male children and 107 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Askigandi is 1,103 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (1,070) of Askigandi village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Askigandi is 61.6%. Thus Askigandi village has a higher literacy rate compared to 55.8% of West Garo Hills district. The male literacy rate is 66.57% and the female literacy rate is 56.96% in Askigandi village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Askigandi village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Askigandi Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Askigandi village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 204 | 97 | 107 |
| Literacy | 61.62% | 66.57% | 56.96% |
| Scheduled Caste | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 488 | 217 | 271 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Askigandi village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Askigandi village out of total population, 303 were engaged in work activities. 81.2% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 18.8% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 303 workers engaged in Main Work, 55 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 35 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 246 | 212 | 34 |
| Cultivators | 55 | 47 | 8 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 35 | 29 | 6 |
| Household Industries | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Workers | 154 | 134 | 20 |
| Marginal Workers | 57 | 17 | 40 |
| Non Working | 641 | 227 | 414 |
Map of Askigandi, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya
Nearby Villages to Askigandi, Selsella
Below are the list of villages near Askigandi village in Selsella.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Upper Wadagokgre | 269 |
| Gasbari | 972 |
| Belbari | 1,562 |
| Khetadhowa | 608 |
| Balujhora | 583 |
| Nolbari | 1,108 |
| Kotchugre | 353 |
| Bhotdoba | 775 |
| Shialkandi | 774 |
| Bharalgaon | 450 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Askigandi, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya - Wikipedia