Askot - Murbad, Thane
Askot is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Askot village is a designated Village Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Askot is 553143. The village covers a total geographical area of 294 hectares and falls under the 421401 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.
Askot village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Murbad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Askot
According to the 2011 Census, Askot village had a total population of 356 people, including 173 males and 183 females, living in 84 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.26%, with male literacy at 89.87% and female literacy at 67.07%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 356 | 173 | 183 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 34 | 15 | 19 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 23 | 11 | 12 |
| Literate Population | 252 | 142 | 110 |
| Illiterate Population | 104 | 31 | 73 |
Nearby Villages of Askot
Askot is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Askot
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Askot.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Askot is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Askot is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Askot
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Askot village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Askot
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Askot village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Askot
Where is Askot located?
Askot village is located in Murbad Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the Village Panchayat of Askot?
Askot is its own Village Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Askot?
The pincode of Askot is 421401.
What is the population of Askot?
Askot had a total population of 356, including 173 males and 183 females.
How many households are there in Askot?
Askot had 84 households.
What is the literacy rate in Askot?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Askot was 78.26%. Male literacy was 89.87% and female literacy was 67.07%.