Askaul Village
Askaul is a revenue village in Alinagar block, Darbhanga district, Bihar. It had a population of 2,736 in 487 households (Census 2011).
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2,736 souls. 487 homes.
Alinagar block, Darbhanga district, Bihar.
Askaul today
- Onion₹4,300Darbhanga APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Potato₹1,050Darbhanga APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹2,400Benipir APMC · 5 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Askaul (अस्कौल), Alinagar block, Darbhanga!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Askaul
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Askaul at a glance
Askaul is a mid-sized village of Alinagar block: 2,736 people in 487 households (Census 2011), 23rd of its 39 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 47.2%, below Darbhanga district's 54.4% (Alinagar block: 49.4%), while the sex ratio was 925 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 912. It falls under Narma Navnagar gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 847405. The village covers 166 hectares — about 1.7 km², or roughly 1,648 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Alinagar assembly constituency and the Darbhanga Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Alinagar (अलीनगर) Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 3 self-help groups with 32 members (2022-23) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Askaul is in the Narma Navnagar (नवानगर नरमा) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Narma Navnagar
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Askaul compares
By population, Askaul ranks #23 of 39 inhabited villages in Alinagar block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Askaul ranks
| Ranked by | Askaul | In Darbhanga district | In Bihar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 2,736 | 438 of 1,069 | 10,270 of 39,073 (tied)above 74% |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 487 | 482 of 1,069 | 10,351 of 39,073 (tied)above 73% |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 47.2% | 772 of 1,069 (tied) | 32,614 of 39,071 (tied)above 17% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 925 per 1,000 males | 367 of 1,069 (tied) | 17,673 of 39,052 (tied)above 54% |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.62 per household | 65 of 1,069 (tied) | 19,909 of 39,073 (tied)above 49% |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 1,648.2 per km² | 470 of 1,068 | 9,377 of 38,451above 76% |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 31.9% | 403 of 1,069 (tied) | 20,568 of 39,073 (tied)above 47% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Askaul
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- SiholBiraul, Darbhanga1,839 people · 47.5% literate · 922 per 1,000 · 5.54 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Bihar
- GurmiBochaha, Muzaffarpur2,770 people · 47.2% literate · 928 per 1,000 · 5.71 per householdCompare →
- BojhaitKhaira, Jamui2,697 people · 45.6% literate · 922 per 1,000 · 5.57 per householdCompare →
- KashmirKhaira, Jamui2,997 people · 46.5% literate · 921 per 1,000 · 5.68 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Askaul had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 847405
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Bihar's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+27.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 2,736Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,421 / 1,315
- Households
- 487
- People per home
- 5.6
- Literacy rate
- 47.2%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 874
- Work participation
- 31.9%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Askaul on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Askaul. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Askaul · 26.0966° N, 86.2605° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Bihar Assembly 2025 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Askaul
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
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No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Essential services & places near Askaul
Askaul isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Alinagar block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices545 in Darbhanga district
- HDFC Bank
Bank
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics267 in Darbhanga district
Hospital
Araria, Bihar
Hospital
Sub- Divisional Hospital, Benipur
Primary / community health centre
Katihar, Bihar
Schools & anganwadis36 in Darbhanga district
- Govt Primary School Motipur
School
- Prathmik Vidyalaya Belon(Baghhi Tol)
School
- राजकीय कृत मध्य विद्यालय रमौली
School
Colleges & universities12 in Darbhanga district
- श्री रामसुंदर संस्कृत विश्वविद्या प्रतिष्ठान
College
Police & fire stations1 in Darbhanga district
Revenue & panchayat offices2 in Darbhanga district
Government offices1 in Darbhanga district
Temples15 in Darbhanga district
Churches1 in Darbhanga district
Mosques5 in Darbhanga district
Other places of worship1 in Darbhanga district
Transport23 in Darbhanga district
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump
Agriculture services1 in Darbhanga district
Community places7 in Darbhanga district
- Benipur Stadium
Sports ground / stadium
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People often ask about Askaul
Where is Askaul located?
Askaul is a village in Alinagar block of Darbhanga district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Askaul in?
Askaul is in Darbhanga district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Askaul belong to?
Askaul comes under the Narma Navnagar gram panchayat.
How is Askaul written in the local script?
Askaul is written अस्कौल.
What is the pincode of Askaul?
The pincode of Askaul, Alinagar, Darbhanga is 847405.
What is the population of Askaul?
As per the 2011 Census, Askaul had a population of 2,736 (1,421 males and 1,315 females).
How many households are there in Askaul?
Askaul had 487 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Askaul?
Askaul covers about 166 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Askaul?
The literacy rate of Askaul was 47.2% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Askaul?
Askaul had 925 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Askaul in?
Askaul is in the Darbhanga Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Askaul?
Gopal Jee Thakur (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Darbhanga Lok Sabha seat, which includes Askaul, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Askaul in?
Askaul is in the Alinagar assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Askaul?
Maithili Thakur (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Alinagar assembly seat, which includes Askaul, in 2025.
Which development block is Askaul in?
Askaul is in the Alinagar (अलीनगर) development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Askaul?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Askaul is 227231 and its Census 2011 village code is 227231.
Which villages are near Askaul?
Villages near Askaul include Alinagar (within ~8 km), Chandauli (within ~8 km), Andauli (within ~8 km), Ghanshyampur (within ~8 km), Motipur (about 8.5 km).
What is the population of Askaul in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Askaul's Census 2011 population of 2,736 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 3,480 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Askaul?
The sarpanch of Askaul has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 8.6 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Darbhanga district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onion · Nasik | Darbhanga APMC | 4,200 | 4,400 | 4,300 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Potato · Red | Darbhanga APMC | 1,000 | 1,100 | 1,050 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Onion · Red | Darbhanga APMC | 4,200 | 4,400 | 4,300 | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) | Benipir APMC | 2,200 | 2,500 | 2,400 | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Benipir APMC | 2,400 | 2,800 | 2,600 | 5 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Askaul's shops. Best mandi price near Askaul →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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