Askipal Village Overview
Askipal is a village in Raruan tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It lies about 5 km from Raruan tehsil headquarters and around 135 km from Baripada district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Teranty is the Gram Panchayat for Askipal village.
The sections below provide essential information about Askipal village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Askipal is 388691. The village covers a geographical area of 192 hectares and has a pincode of 757039. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Location Map of Askipal
Population & Demographics of Askipal
This section provides population and demographic details of Askipal village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 517 | 263 | 254 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 75 | 40 | 35 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 466 | 239 | 227 |
| Literate Population | 217 | 134 | 83 |
| Illiterate Population | 300 | 129 | 171 |
Key population details of Askipal village are given below:
- Askipal village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 517, including approximately 263 males and 254 females, with a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 466 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Askipal village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 41.97%.
- There are around 121 households in Askipal village.
Transport & Connectivity of Askipal
Transport facilities help residents of Askipal village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Askipal
The following villages are located close to Askipal and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Askipal
- Where is Askipal located?
- Askipal village is located in Raruan Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Askipal?
- The Gram Panchayat of Askipal is Teranty (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Askipal?
- The pincode of Askipal is 757039.
- What is the population of Askipal?
- Askipal has a total population of 517, including 263 males and 254 females.
- How many households are there in Askipal?
- There are 121 households in Askipal.
- What is the literacy rate in Askipal?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Askipal is 41.97%. Male literacy is 50.95% and female literacy is 32.68%.