Ashokgram

Ashokgram is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 29.9km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 36.4km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Ashokegram is the gram panchayat of Ashokgram village.

Here you can discover what makes Ashokgram unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Ashokgram’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 Ashokgram

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ashokgram is 310719. The village spans a total geographical area of 319.19 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733141. Gangarampur is nearest town to Ashokgram village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ashokgram 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 Kumarganj Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ashokgram

Population of Ashokgram

According to the 2011 Census, Ashokgram has a total population of about 2,632, with approximately 1,298 males and 1,334 females. The sex ratio is around 1027 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 296 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 724 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 354. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.25%, with male literacy at about 69.49% and female literacy near 59.15%. There are around 626 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ashokgram's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ashokgram

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

Nearby Villages of Ashokgram

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ashokgram