Astamba Forest Population, Caste, Working Data Nandurbar, Maharashtra - Census 2011
Astamba Forest is a village situated in Akrani taluka of Nandurbar district in Maharashtra. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 28 families residing in the village Astamba Forest. The total population of Astamba Forest is 140 out of which 67 are males and 73 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Astamba Forest is 1,090.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Astamba Forest village is 34 which is 24% of the total population. There are 17 male children and 17 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Astamba Forest is 1,000 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,090) of Astamba Forest village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Astamba Forest is 34.9%. Thus Astamba Forest village has a lower literacy rate compared to 55% of Nandurbar district. The male literacy rate is 40% and the female literacy rate is 30.36% in Astamba Forest village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Astamba Forest village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Astamba Forest Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Astamba Forest village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 34 | 17 | 17 |
| Literacy | 34.91% | 40% | 30.36% |
| Scheduled Caste | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 140 | 67 | 73 |
| Illiterate | 103 | 47 | 56 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 100% of total population in Astamba Forest village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Astamba Forest village out of total population, 69 were engaged in work activities. 46.4% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 53.6% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 69 workers engaged in Main Work, 32 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 0 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 32 | 26 | 6 |
| Cultivators | 32 | 26 | 6 |
| Marginal Workers | 37 | 6 | 31 |
| Non Working | 71 | 35 | 36 |
Map of Astamba Forest, Nandurbar, Maharashtra
Nearby Villages to Astamba Forest, Akrani
Below are the list of villages near Astamba Forest village in Akrani.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Astamba | 2,319 |
| Paula | 959 |
| Valiamba | 120 |
| Pimpalchop | 119 |
| Mal | 516 |
| Atti | 912 |
| Ukhaliamba | 197 |
| Keli | 189 |
| Chittar Forest | 101 |
| Thuwani | 460 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Astamba Forest, Nandurbar, Maharashtra - Wikipedia