Askora

Block / Tehsil Gangolihat
District Pithoragarh
State Uttarakhand

About Askora

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Askora village is 050151. Askora village is located in Gangolihat tehsil of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 44km away from sub-district headquarter Gangolihat (tehsildar office) and 52km away from district headquarter Pithoragarh. As per 2009 stats, Askoda is the gram panchayat of Askora village.

The total geographical area of village is 304.45 hectares. Askora has a total population of 256 peoples, out of which male population is 110 while female population is 146. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1327 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of askora village is 61.72% out of which 74.55% males and 52.05% females are literate. There are about 55 houses in askora village. Pincode of askora village locality is 262522.

When it comes to administration, Askora village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Askora village comes under Gangolihat Vidhan Sabha constituency & Almora Lok Sabha constituency. Pithoragarh is nearest town to askora village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 52km away.

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Population of Askora

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 256 110 146
Literate Population 158 82 76
Illiterate Population 98 28 70

Connectivity of Askora

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Askora

Frequently Asked Questions about Askora

Where is Askora located?

Askora village is situated in Gangolihat Tehsil, within the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Askora?

The Gram Panchayat of Askora is Askoda (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Askora?

The pincode of Askora is 262522, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Askora as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Askora is 256, with 110 males and 146 females.

How many households are there in Askora as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Askora village has a total of 55 households.

What is the literacy rate in Askora as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Askora is 61.72%. The male literacy rate is 74.55%, while the female literacy rate is 52.05%.