Askand village, Maheshpur block | Pincode 816106

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

ANITA MANDAL

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LGD code: 360564
Pincode: 816106
Post office: Maheshpur Raj
Population: 890
Households: 168
Literacy rate: 58.5%
Sex ratio: 878 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 409

Census 2011 · in context

How Askand compares

By population, Askand ranks #64 of 345 villages in Maheshpur mandal.

Literacy rate

58.5%

+15.6% vs mandal average

Askand: 58.5%
Maheshpur mandal: 42.9%
Pakur district: 39.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

878

−111 vs mandal average

Askand: 878
Maheshpur mandal: 989

Household size

people per home

5.3

+0.6 vs mandal average

Askand: 5.3
Maheshpur mandal: 4.7

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Askand at a glance

Askand is a village of 890 people in 168 households (Census 2011) in Maheshpur block, Pakur district, Jharkhand, the 64th-largest of 345 villages in Maheshpur block. Literacy is 59%, 16 points above the block average of 43% and the sex ratio is 878 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 816106, served by Maheshpur Raj post office; the LGD village code is 360564. The sarpanch is ANITA MANDAL. The population is estimated at 1,049 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Askand · this village	890	59%	—
Borio · Maheshpur	1,040	25%	—
Sahebnagar · Maheshpur	1,010	51%	—
Tulsipur · Maheshpur	960	43%	—
Bhagabandh · Maheshpur	750	21%	—
Nirbandh · Maheshpur	659	43%	—
Jordiha · Maheshpur	537	29%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Askand

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: PAKUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 16
Distance to district HQ (km): 16
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): ASKANDHA
Total area (ha): 116
Irrigated area (ha): 0.2
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Askand

LGD code: 360564
Pincode: 816106
Post office: Maheshpur Raj
Population (Census 2011): 890
Population (projected 2026): 1,049
Households: 168
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 878
Literacy rate: 58.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Skiaripara
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: ANITA MANDAL
Block / Mandal: Maheshpur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Pakur district level

Then & Now

Askand — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

890

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,049

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

168

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

198

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 890Census 2011
Households: 168Census 2011
Literacy rate: 58.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 878 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,0492026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1982026 projection
Active job cards: 96,569MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 47,589MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,58,40,261ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 925NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 46.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 91.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 38.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 69.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 79.7%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Pakur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Pakur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Pakur district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
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How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review5 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
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Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
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Quick answers

People often ask about Askand

What is the pincode of Askand?

The pincode of Askand, Maheshpur block, Pakur district, Jharkhand is 816106. The post office is Maheshpur Raj.

Which post office delivers to Askand?

Mail for Askand is delivered through Maheshpur Raj post office, pincode 816106, in Maheshpur block, Pakur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Askand located?

Askand is a village in Maheshpur block of Pakur district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Askand as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Askand village has a population of 890 across 168 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Askand?

The current sarpanch of Askand gram panchayat is ANITA MANDAL.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Askand in?

Askand falls under the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Askand in?

Askand falls under the Skiaripara assembly constituency (AC #7) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Askand?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Askand village is 58.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Askand?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Askand village is 878 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Askand?

12 schemes currently match residents of Askand, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Askand?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Askand village is 360564.

How big is Askand compared to other villages in Maheshpur block?

Askand ranks 64 of 345 villages in Maheshpur block by Census 2011 population (890 residents).

Who is the MP for Askand?

Askand is in Dumka Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nalin Soren (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha).

What is the population of Askand in 2026?

Askand is estimated at 1,049 people in 2026, up about 18% from 890 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Askand in?

Jharkhand falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Askand in Pakur district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Askand?

ANITA MANDAL is the sarpanch of Askand gram panchayat, Maheshpur block. See the sarpanch list of Maheshpur block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
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