Askandra is a village in Pokaran Tehsil of Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan. Its Census location code is 086250.
About Askandra village record
Askandra is listed under Pokaran Tehsil in Jaisalmer district. The location hierarchy and code fields help distinguish this record from villages with similar names.
The Census 2011 record reports population 2,508, 372 households, area 12,656 hectares, PIN code 342310.
Quick facts
- Village
- Askandra
- Village code
- 086250
- Tehsil / Sub-District
- Pokaran
- District
- Jaisalmer
- State
- Rajasthan
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 2,508
- Households
- 372
- Sex ratio
- 870 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 12,656 hectares
- Population density
- 20 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- 342310
Census code and location hierarchy
For Askandra, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Tehsil when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 08
- District code
- 114
- Sub-district code
- 00575
- Village code
- 086250
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Askandra |
| Census village code | 086250 |
| State | Rajasthan |
| State code | 08 |
| District | Jaisalmer |
| District code | 114 |
| Tehsil / Tahsil / Tahasil / sub-district | Pokaran |
| Sub-district code | 00575 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 2,508 |
| Households | 372 |
| Male population | 1,341 |
| Female population | 1,167 |
| Sex ratio | 870 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 1,012 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 93 |
| Area | 12,656 hectares |
| Population density | 20 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | 342310 |
| CD block | Jaisalmer |
| Gram panchayat | This detail is not reported in the available source data. |
| Nearest statutory town | Pokaran |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 60 km |
Facilities and amenities in Askandra
The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.
| Facility category | Facility or service | Census 2011 status |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Government primary school | Available in village; 2 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Available in village; 2 reported |
| Education | Government secondary school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Health | Community health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 1 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | 0 reported |
| Health | Dispensary | 1 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 0 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Total sanitation campaign coverage | Available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Community toilet complex | Not available in village |
| Communication | Post office | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Communication | Sub post office | Available in village |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Available in village |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Railway station | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Pucca road | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | All-weather road | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | Cooperative bank | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Available in village |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Available in village; 12 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Available in village; 5 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Not available in village; 0 hours/day |
| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Non-agricultural use area | 1,199 hectares |
| Culturable waste land | 10,679 hectares |
| Current fallow land | 211 hectares |
| Net area sown | 481 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 481 hectares |
Other villages in this tehsil
These links are from the same Tehsil. They are not ranked by road distance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the village code of Askandra?
The Census village code of Askandra is 086250.
Where is Askandra village?
Askandra village is in Pokaran Tehsil (sub-district) of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan.
What is the population of Askandra?
The source reports a population of 2,508 for Askandra.
What is the sex ratio of Askandra?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Askandra is 870 females per 1,000 males.
This page is based on the Rajasthan Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.