Indian Village Directory

Askapara Village

Askapara is an inhabited village in Selsella Sub-district of West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. Its Census village code is 273010 and the Census 2011 record lists 80 people in 12 households. The local references include Selsella CD Block and the nearest town reference is Tura at about 46 km.

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Quick answer: Askapara is a village in Selsella Sub-district, West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, India. The available record shows Census village code 273010 and 80 people in 12 households.
Village Code273010
Population80
Households12

Key Village Facts

Village
Askapara
Census Village Code
273010
State
Meghalaya
State Census Code
17
District
West Garo Hills
District Census Code
293
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Selsella
Sub-district Census Code
01962
CD Block
Selsella
Households
12
Population
80
Male Population
39
Female Population
41
Sex Ratio
1,051.28
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
794105
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Askapara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 80 people and Tura as the nearest town reference for Askapara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

Sub-districtSelsella
CD BlockSelsella
  • Askapara falls under Selsella Sub-district in West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya.
  • The Census village code is 273010.
  • The record lists 80 people living in 12 households.
  • Area is listed as 0 and is treated as not reported on this page.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Tura.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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  • Area may appear as 0 in the public record. On this website, 0 area is treated as not reported, not as the actual geographical area of the village source data may be incomplete.
  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
  • The PIN code shown on this page comes from the village record. Please verify it with India Post before using it for postal, legal, banking or official address work.

Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Average Household Size6.67 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share100%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Askapara in the official administrative record. Census village code 273010 and Selsella CD Block.

State Census Code
17
District Census Code
293
Sub-district Census Code
01962
Village Census Code
273010
CD Block Code
0001
CD Block Name
Selsella

Location and Distance

Tura is the nearest town listed for Askapara, about 46 km away. Tura is listed as the district headquarters at about 68 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Selsella
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Tura
Distance from District Headquarter
68 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Tura
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
46 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Meghalaya
Distance within State/UT
46 km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 80 people in 12 households, with 39 male residents and 41 female residents. The average household size is 6.67, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Askapara.

Total Households
12
Total Population
80
Male Population
39
Female Population
41
Sex Ratio
1,051.28
Average Household Size
6.67
ST Population
80
ST Male Population
39
ST Female Population
41
ST Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Askapara list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Askapara.

Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Askapara include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Askapara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Askapara is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 22 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Askapara

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
Customer Service Center (CSC) 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Megalaya Rural Bank 2 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Megalaya Rural Bank Customer Service Center (CSC) 794105 West Garo Hills Selsella Selsella Selsella Zekabari, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, 794105
Megalaya Rural Bank Customer Service Center (CSC) 794105 West Garo Hills Selsella Selsella Babadam Babadam, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, 794105

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Askapara village located?

Askapara is in Selsella Sub-district of West Garo Hills district in Meghalaya, India.

Which district is Askapara village in?

Askapara village is in West Garo Hills district.

Which state is Askapara village in?

Askapara village is in Meghalaya.

Which sub-district is Askapara under?

Askapara comes under Selsella Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Askapara?

The Census village code of Askapara is 273010.

What is the population of Askapara village?

The village record lists 80 people and 12 households for Askapara.

How many households are in Askapara village?

The village record lists 12 households for Askapara.

What is the male and female population of Askapara?

The record lists 39 male residents and 41 female residents for Askapara.

What is the sex ratio of Askapara village?

The sex ratio of Askapara is 1,051.28 females per 1000 males in the available record.

Is the area of Askapara village reported?

Area appears as 0 for Askapara, so Vill treats it as not reported rather than as a real land-area value.

What is the nearest town to Askapara?

The nearest town listed for Askapara is Tura, about 46 km away.

How far is Askapara from the district headquarters?

Askapara is about 68 km from Tura, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Askapara from the sub-district headquarters?

Askapara is about 5 km from Selsella, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Askapara?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Askapara.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Askapara?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Askapara. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Askapara.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Askapara.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Askapara.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.