Astia — Nayagram, Jhargram, West Bengal

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SUNIL HANSDA

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LGD code: 340901
Pincode: 721135
Population: 385
Households: 91
Literacy rate: 32.7%
Sex ratio: 1139 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 181

Key facts — Astia

LGD code: 340901
Pincode: 721135
Population (Census 2011): 385
Population (projected 2026): 431
Households: 91
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1139
Literacy rate: 32.7%
Coordinates: 22.02874°N, 87.03538°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Jhargram
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Nayagram
Member of Parliament: Kalipada Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Amiya Kisku
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SUNIL HANSDA
Block / Mandal: Nayagram

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 Jhargram district level

Then & Now

Astia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

385

Census 2011 baseline

+11.9%

Population · 2026

431

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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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: 385Census 2011
Households: 91Census 2011
Literacy rate: 32.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1139 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4312026 proj. · +11.9% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 1,43,160MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 0MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Jhargram district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jhargram district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jhargram 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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What is the pincode of Astia?

The pincode of Astia, Nayagram mandal, Jhargram district, West Bengal is 721135.

In which district is Astia located?

Astia is a village in Nayagram mandal of Jhargram district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Astia as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Astia village has a population of 385 across 91 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Astia?

The current sarpanch of Astia gram panchayat is SUNIL HANSDA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Astia in?

Astia falls under the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency (PC #33) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Astia in?

Astia falls under the Nayagram assembly constituency (AC #220) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Astia?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Astia village is 32.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Astia?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Astia village is 1139 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Astia?

12 schemes currently match residents of Astia, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Astia?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Astia village is 340901.

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