Askola

Askola is a village located in Gopiballavpur Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Gopiballavpur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Askola village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Nota is the gram panchayat of Askola village.

Here you can discover what makes Askola unique in its vibrant Gopiballavpur Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Askola’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 Askola

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Askola is 340436. The village spans a total geographical area of 240.83 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721517. Jhargram is nearest town to Askola village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 46km away.

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

Google Map of Askola

Population of Askola

According to the 2011 Census, Askola has a total population of about 1,564, with approximately 796 males and 768 females. The sex ratio is around 964 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 165 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 318 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.50%, with male literacy at about 74.37% and female literacy near 64.45%. There are around 337 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Askola's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Askola

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

Nearby Villages of Askola

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Askola