Where is Askanda village located?
Askanda is in Keshpur Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Askanda Village
Askanda is an inhabited village in Keshpur Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 338168, the Census 2011 record lists 376 people in 86 households and the reported area is 89.5 hectares. The local references include Keshpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chandrakona at about 5 km.
Village Code338168
Population376
Households86
Area89.5 hectares
Nearest TownChandrakona
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Askanda
- Census Village Code
- 338168
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Paschim Medinipur
- District Census Code
- 344
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Keshpur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02451
- CD Block
- Keshpur
- Households
- 86
- Population
- 376
- Male Population
- 199
- Female Population
- 177
- Sex Ratio
- 889.45
- Area
- 89.5 hectares
- Area
- 0.9 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Chandrakona
- Nearest Town Distance
- 5 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 721201
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Askanda at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 376 people, 89.5 hectares of reported area and Chandrakona as the nearest town reference for Askanda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Askanda falls under Keshpur Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 338168.
- The record lists 376 people living in 86 households.
- The reported village area is 89.5 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Chandrakona.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density420.11 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.37 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share61.7%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share38.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Askanda in the official administrative record. Census village code 338168 and Keshpur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 344
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02451
- Village Census Code
- 338168
- CD Block Code
- 0298
- CD Block Name
- Keshpur
Location and Distance
Chandrakona is the nearest town listed for Askanda, about 5 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Keshpur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 16.4 km
- District Headquarter
- Midnapur
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Chandrakona
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 5 km
- Nearest Town
- Chandrakona
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 5 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 89.5 hectares
- Area
- 0.9 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 376 people in 86 households, with 199 male residents and 177 female residents. The average household size is 4.37, and SC share is 61.7% and ST share is 0% for Askanda. Population density works out to about 420.11 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 86
- Total Population
- 376
- Male Population
- 199
- Female Population
- 177
- Sex Ratio
- 889.45
- Average Household Size
- 4.37
- SC Population
- 232
- SC Male Population
- 126
- SC Female Population
- 106
- SC Population Share
- 61.7
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Askanda include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 6.5 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Askanda.
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Askanda include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Askanda is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 20 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
- 15 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 15 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Askanda show that reported agricultural commodities include Mustered, net sown area is 65.9 hectares and irrigated land is 25.23 hectares (38.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Mustered
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 17.1
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 65.9
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 40.67 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 25.23
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 25.23 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Askanda
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
- Not reported
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 9
- Banks in Matched Records
- 5
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 9 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 4 | 44% |
| Uco Bank | 2 | 22% |
| Bank of India | 1 | 11% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | 1 | 11% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 11% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of India | ATM | 721201 | Paschim Medinipur | Chandrakona - I | Agra | Dist Paschim Midnapore, State- West Bengal, India Gobindapur Chowk, College Road, Gobindapur, P. O and P. S - Chandrako… |
| ICICI Bank Limited | ATM | 721201 | Paschim Medinipur | No Block | Chandrakona (M) | Technology Chandrakona 721201 ICICI Bank Atm, Institute of Science And, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721201 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 721201 | Paschim Medinipur | No Block | Kshirpai (M) | Distt-Paschim Medinipur Gossai Bazar, Po-Ck Town, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721201 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 721201 | Paschim Medinipur | Chandrakona - I | Agra | Chandrakona Gosani Bazar Chandrakona, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721201 |
| Uco Bank | ATM | 721201 | Paschim Medinipur | No Block | Chandrakona (M) | W.B. Vill. and P.O. Chandrakona Dist. Paschim Mdinipur, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721201 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 721201 | Paschim Medinipur | Chandrakona - I | Agra | Chandrakona Ghatal Chandrakona Road, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721201 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 721201 | Paschim Medinipur | No Block | Chandrakona (M) | Chandrakona Road Gosai Bazar Chandrakona Town, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721201 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 721201 | Paschim Medinipur | No Block | Chandrakona (M) | Chandrakona Town Shyamsundar Nagar, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721201 |
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
Which district is Askanda village in?
Askanda village is in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which state is Askanda village in?
Askanda village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Askanda under?
Askanda comes under Keshpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Askanda?
The Census village code of Askanda is 338168.
What is the population of Askanda village?
The village record lists 376 people and 86 households for Askanda.
How many households are in Askanda village?
The village record lists 86 households for Askanda.
What is the male and female population of Askanda?
The record lists 199 male residents and 177 female residents for Askanda.
What is the sex ratio of Askanda village?
The sex ratio of Askanda is 889.45 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Askanda village?
The reported geographical area of Askanda is 89.5 hectares.
What is the population density of Askanda village?
The approximate population density of Askanda is 420.11 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Askanda?
The nearest town listed for Askanda is Chandrakona, about 5 km away.
How far is Askanda from the sub-district headquarters?
Askanda is about 16.4 km from Keshpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Askanda?
For Askanda, reported agricultural commodities include Mustered, net sown area is 65.9 hectares and irrigated land is 25.23 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Askanda?
The page shows 9 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Askanda. These records include 5 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Askanda.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Askanda.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Askanda.