Astia Population, Caste, Working Data Mayurbhanj, Odisha - Census 2011
Astia is a village situated in Udala block of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 174 families residing in the village Astia. The total population of Astia is 646 out of which 302 are males and 344 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Astia is 1,139.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Astia village is 86 which is 13% of the total population. There are 40 male children and 46 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Astia is 1,150 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (1,139) of Astia village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Astia is 73.2%. Thus Astia village has a higher literacy rate compared to 54.3% of Mayurbhanj district. The male literacy rate is 85.11% and the female literacy rate is 62.75% in Astia village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Astia village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Astia Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Astia village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 86 | 40 | 46 |
| Literacy | 73.21% | 85.11% | 62.75% |
| Scheduled Caste | 483 | 229 | 254 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 155 | 69 | 86 |
| Illiterate | 236 | 79 | 157 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 74.8% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 24% of total population in Astia village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Astia village out of total population, 280 were engaged in work activities. 31.8% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 68.2% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 280 workers engaged in Main Work, 24 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 1 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 89 | 77 | 12 |
| Cultivators | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Household Industries | 22 | 17 | 5 |
| Other Workers | 42 | 36 | 6 |
| Marginal Workers | 191 | 109 | 82 |
| Non Working | 366 | 116 | 250 |
Map of Astia, Mayurbhanj, Odisha
Nearby Villages to Astia, Udala
Below are the list of villages near Astia village in Udala.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Raidiha | 461 |
| Keshpur | 316 |
| Kushalda | 1,235 |
| Dighi | 815 |
| Kenduakhunta | 117 |
| Kalimeghi | 314 |
| Dambarudiha | 735 |
| Marsigan | 686 |
| Similabandha | 791 |
| Puradihi | 573 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Astia, Mayurbhanj, Odisha - Wikipedia