Askandra

Askandra is a village located in Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 60km away from sub-district headquarter Pokaran (tehsildar office) and 170km away from district headquarter Jaisalmer. As per 2009 stats, Askandra village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Askandra unique in its vibrant Pokaran-Jaisalmer region. You’ll see Askandra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Askandra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Askandra is 086250. The village spans a total geographical area of 12656 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 342310. Pokaran is nearest town to Askandra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 60km away.

When it comes to local governance, Askandra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Pokaran Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Askandra

Population of Askandra

According to the 2011 Census, Askandra has a total population of about 2,508, with approximately 1,341 males and 1,167 females. The sex ratio is around 870 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 490 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,012 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 93. The overall literacy rate is approximately 40.99%, with male literacy at about 55.03% and female literacy near 24.85%. There are around 372 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Askandra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Askandra

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Askandra. As per the 2011 stats, Askandra had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Askandra

Knowing the nearby villages of Askandra helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Askandra.

Frequently Asked Questions about Askandra