Askaul village, Alinagar block | Pincode 847405

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

ANURADHA SINGH

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LGD code: 227231
Pincode: 847405
Post office: Kurso Nadiami
Population: 2,736
Households: 487
Literacy rate: 37%
Sex ratio: 925 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 874

Census 2011 · in context

How Askaul compares

By population, Askaul ranks #23 of 44 villages in Alinagar mandal.

Literacy rate

37.0%

−2.8% vs mandal average

Askaul: 37.0%
Alinagar mandal: 39.8%
Darbhanga district: 46.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

925

−3 vs mandal average

Askaul: 925
Alinagar mandal: 928

Household size

people per home

5.6

+0.6 vs mandal average

Askaul: 5.6
Alinagar mandal: 5.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Askaul at a glance

Askaul is a village of 2,736 people in 487 households (Census 2011) in Alinagar block, Darbhanga district, Bihar, the 23rd-largest of 44 villages in Alinagar block. Literacy is 37%, 3 points below the block average of 40% and the sex ratio is 925 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 847405, served by Kurso Nadiami post office; the LGD village code is 227231. The sarpanch is ANURADHA SINGH, and the village votes in Gaura Bauram assembly constituency, represented by MLA Sujit Kumar. The population is estimated at 3,226 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Askaul · this village	2,736	37%	—
Kortho (Part In Ghanshyampur) * · Alinagar	3,860	43%	—
Shampur · Alinagar	3,530	34%	—
Narma · Alinagar	2,818	48%	—
Garha · Alinagar	0	—	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Askaul

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BENIPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 10
Distance to district HQ (km): 45
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 4
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Nawanagar Narma
Total area (ha): 166
Irrigated area (ha): 55.4
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Askaul

LGD code: 227231
Pincode: 847405
Post office: Kurso Nadiami
Population (Census 2011): 2,736
Population (projected 2026): 3,226
Households: 487
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 925
Literacy rate: 37.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Darbhanga
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gaura Bauram
Member of Parliament: Gopal Jee Thakur
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sujit Kumar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: ANURADHA SINGH
Block / Mandal: Alinagar

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Darbhanga district level

Then & Now

Askaul — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,736

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,226

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

487

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

574

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,736Census 2011
Households: 487Census 2011
Literacy rate: 37.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 925 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,2262026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 5742026 projection
Active job cards: 3,29,062MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,57,761MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 812NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 49.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 48.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 80.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 60.8%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Darbhanga district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Darbhanga district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Darbhanga district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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September 2026

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain

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Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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Sep

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Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda

Reported by DD News.

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News from Darbhanga & Bihar

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain
WION10h ago
Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj
ChiniMandi12h ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
DD Newsyesterday
If the Son canal system has more water, why are Bihar’s fields still thirsty?
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Meet the solar didis turning sunlight into a source of livelihood in rural Bihar
YourStory.com2 days ago
Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage
The Times of India3 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Askaul

What is the pincode of Askaul?

The pincode of Askaul, Alinagar block, Darbhanga district, Bihar is 847405. The post office is Kurso Nadiami.

Which post office delivers to Askaul?

Mail for Askaul is delivered through Kurso Nadiami post office, pincode 847405, in Alinagar block, Darbhanga district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Askaul located?

Askaul is a village in Alinagar block of Darbhanga district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Askaul as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Askaul village has a population of 2,736 across 487 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Askaul?

The current sarpanch of Askaul gram panchayat is ANURADHA SINGH.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Askaul in?

Askaul falls under the Darbhanga Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Askaul in?

Askaul falls under the Gaura Bauram assembly constituency (AC #79) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Askaul?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Askaul village is 37.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Askaul?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Askaul village is 925 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Askaul?

12 schemes currently match residents of Askaul, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Askaul?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Askaul village is 227231.

How big is Askaul compared to other villages in Alinagar block?

Askaul ranks 23 of 44 villages in Alinagar block by Census 2011 population (2,736 residents).

Who is the MLA of Askaul?

Askaul falls under Gaura Bauram assembly constituency (AC 79). The sitting MLA is Sujit Kumar (BJP).

Who is the MP for Askaul?

Askaul is in Darbhanga Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Gopal Jee Thakur (BJP).

What is the population of Askaul in 2026?

Askaul is estimated at 3,226 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,736 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Askaul in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Askaul in Darbhanga district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Askaul?

ANURADHA SINGH is the sarpanch of Askaul gram panchayat, Alinagar block. See the sarpanch list of Alinagar block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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