Askora is an inhabited village in Gangolihat Sub-district of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 050151, the Census 2011 record lists 256 people in 55 households and the reported area is 304.45 hectares. The local references include Askora Gram Panchayat, Gangolihat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pithoragarh at about 52 km.
In short:
Askora is a village in Gangolihat Sub-district, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 050151 and 256 people in 55 households.
Village Code050151
Population256
Households55
Area304.45 hectares
Nearest TownPithoragarh
Detailed village profile
Askora at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 256 people, 304.45 hectares of reported area and Pithoragarh as the nearest town reference for Askora, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Askora falls under Gangolihat Sub-district in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand.
The Census village code is 050151.
The record lists 256 people living in 55 households.
The reported village area is 304.45 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Pithoragarh.
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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Data Sources and Verification
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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 Village Facts
Village
Askora
Census Village Code
050151
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Pithoragarh
District Census Code
062
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gangolihat
Sub-district Census Code
00319
CD Block
Gangolihat
Gram Panchayat
Askora
Households
55
Population
256
Male Population
110
Female Population
146
Sex Ratio
1,327.27
Area
304.45 hectares
Area
3.04 sq km
Nearest Town
Pithoragarh
Nearest Town Distance
52 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
262522
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density84.09 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.65 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share0.1%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Askora in the official administrative record. Census village code 050151, Askora Gram Panchayat and Gangolihat CD Block.
State Census Code
05
District Census Code
062
Sub-district Census Code
00319
Village Census Code
050151
CD Block Code
0054
CD Block Name
Gangolihat
Gram Panchayat Name
Askora
Location and Distance
Pithoragarh is the nearest town listed for Askora, about 52 km away. Pithoragarh is listed as the district headquarters at about 52 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Gangolihat
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
44 km
District Headquarter
Pithoragarh
Distance from District Headquarter
52 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Pithoragarh
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
52 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
591 km
Nearest Town
Pithoragarh
Distance from Nearest Town
52 km
Total Geographical Area
304.45 hectares
Area
3.04 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 256 people in 55 households, with 110 male residents and 146 female residents. The average household size is 4.65, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Askora. Population density works out to about 84.09 people per sq km.
Total Households
55
Total Population
256
Male Population
110
Female Population
146
Sex Ratio
1,327.27
Average Household Size
4.65
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Askora list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Askora. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
4
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
3
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Askora include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3.13 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Askora include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Askora include self-help groups, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Askora is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 7 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
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Askora show that reported agricultural commodities include Ragi, Maize and Barley, net sown area is 31.19 hectares and irrigated land is 0.03 hectares (0.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Ragi
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Barley
Forest Area In Hectares
29.14 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.13
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
191.54 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
46.32 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
31.19
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
31.16 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
0.03
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
0.03 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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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.
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
1
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Union Bank of India
1
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Union Bank of India
ATM
262522
Pithoragarh
Gangolihat
Hat
Gic Road Hat (Goangolihat) Branch Hat, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262522
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 Askora village located?
Askora is in Gangolihat Sub-district of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India.
Which district is Askora village in?
Askora village is in Pithoragarh district.
Which state is Askora village in?
Askora village is in Uttarakhand.
Which sub-district is Askora under?
Askora comes under Gangolihat Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Askora?
The Census village code of Askora is 050151.
Which Gram Panchayat is Askora under?
Askora is listed under ASKORA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gangolihat.
What is the population of Askora village?
The village record lists 256 people and 55 households for Askora.
How many households are in Askora village?
The village record lists 55 households for Askora.
What is the male and female population of Askora?
The record lists 110 male residents and 146 female residents for Askora.
What is the sex ratio of Askora village?
The sex ratio of Askora is 1,327.27 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Askora village?
The reported geographical area of Askora is 304.45 hectares.
What is the population density of Askora village?
The approximate population density of Askora is 84.09 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Askora?
The nearest town listed for Askora is Pithoragarh, about 52 km away.
How far is Askora from the district headquarters?
Askora is about 52 km from Pithoragarh, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Askora from the sub-district headquarters?
Askora is about 44 km from Gangolihat, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Askora?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Askora.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Askora?
For Askora, reported agricultural commodities include Ragi, Maize and Barley, net sown area is 31.19 hectares and irrigated land is 0.03 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Askora?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Askora. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
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.