Askanda — Keshpur, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal

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TAPAS DOLAI

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LGD code: 338168
Pincode: 721150
Population: 376
Households: 86
Literacy rate: 61.2%
Sex ratio: 889 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 167

Key facts — Askanda

LGD code: 338168
Pincode: 721150
Population (Census 2011): 376
Population (projected 2026): 421
Households: 86
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 889
Literacy rate: 61.2%
Coordinates: 22.69412°N, 87.50367°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Ghatal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Keshpur
Member of Parliament: Deepak Adhikari
Member of Legislative Assembly: Seuli Saha
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: TAPAS DOLAI
Block / Mandal: Keshpur

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 Paschim Medinipur district level

Then & Now

Askanda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

376

Census 2011 baseline

+12.0%

Population · 2026

421

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

—

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: 376Census 2011
Households: 86Census 2011
Literacy rate: 61.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 889 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4212026 proj. · +12% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 5,89,503MGNREGA · 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: 1,005NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 70.9%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 95.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 58.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 86.8%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 81.5%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 · Paschim Medinipur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Paschim Medinipur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Paschim Medinipur 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 Askanda?

The pincode of Askanda, Keshpur mandal, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal is 721150.

In which district is Askanda located?

Askanda is a village in Keshpur mandal of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Askanda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Askanda village has a population of 376 across 86 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Askanda?

The current sarpanch of Askanda gram panchayat is TAPAS DOLAI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Askanda in?

Askanda falls under the Ghatal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #32) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Askanda in?

Askanda falls under the Keshpur assembly constituency (AC #235) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Askanda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Askanda village is 61.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Askanda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Askanda village is 889 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Askanda?

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

What is the LGD code of Askanda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Askanda village is 338168.

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