All Information About Ashta Subdistrict
Detailed information about Ashta Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Ashta is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Sehore District of Madhya pradesh State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Ashta - आष्टा |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 3584 |
| District | Sehore |
| Census Code 2011 | 3584 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 97 |
| Number of Villages | 196 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Dewas (Code: 311) |
| Assembly Constituency | Ashta (Code: 2507) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Ashta | Gopal Singh Engineer ( 2023) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2028 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Ashta Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
253,462
M: 131,462
F: 122,000 |
| Rural |
189,752
M: 98,452
F: 91,300 |
| Urban |
63,710
M: 33,010
F: 30,700 |
Number of Households: 50,438
Population Distribution
Total: 253,462 (Male: 131,462, Female: 122,000)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 36,869 (Male: 19,364, Female: 17,505)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 68,399 (Male: 35,489, Female: 32,910)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 5,806 (Male: 3,003, Female: 2,803)
Literate Population
Total: 151,922 (Male: 92,302, Female: 59,620)
Illiterate Population
Total: 101,540 (Male: 39,160, Female: 62,380)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 121,360 (Male: 72,059, Female: 49,301)
Main Workers
Total: 72,162 (Male: 56,406, Female: 15,756)
Marginal Workers
Total: 49,198 (Male: 15,653, Female: 33,545)
Non-Workers
Total: 132,102 (Male: 59,403, Female: 72,699)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 29,619 (Male: 24,203, Female: 5,416)
- Agricultural Laborers: 17,380 (Male: 11,457, Female: 5,923)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,007 (Male: 774, Female: 233)
- Other Workers: 24,156 (Male: 19,972, Female: 4,184)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 9,580 (Male: 2,355, Female: 7,225)
- Agricultural Laborers: 26,270 (Male: 8,547, Female: 17,723)
- Household Industry Workers: 749 (Male: 301, Female: 448)
- Other Workers: 12,599 (Male: 4,450, Female: 8,149)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Ashta Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
253,462
M: 131,462
F: 122,000 |
| Rural |
189,752
M: 98,452
F: 91,300 |
| Urban |
63,710
M: 33,010
F: 30,700 |
Number of Households: 50,438
Population Distribution
Total: 253,462 (Male: 131,462, Female: 122,000)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 36,869 (Male: 19,364, Female: 17,505)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 68,399 (Male: 35,489, Female: 32,910)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 5,806 (Male: 3,003, Female: 2,803)
Literate Population
Total: 151,922 (Male: 92,302, Female: 59,620)
Illiterate Population
Total: 101,540 (Male: 39,160, Female: 62,380)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 121,360 (Male: 72,059, Female: 49,301)
Main Workers
Total: 72,162 (Male: 56,406, Female: 15,756)
Marginal Workers
Total: 49,198 (Male: 15,653, Female: 33,545)
Non-Workers
Total: 132,102 (Male: 59,403, Female: 72,699)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 29,619 (Male: 24,203, Female: 5,416)
- Agricultural Laborers: 17,380 (Male: 11,457, Female: 5,923)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,007 (Male: 774, Female: 233)
- Other Workers: 24,156 (Male: 19,972, Female: 4,184)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 9,580 (Male: 2,355, Female: 7,225)
- Agricultural Laborers: 26,270 (Male: 8,547, Female: 17,723)
- Household Industry Workers: 749 (Male: 301, Female: 448)
- Other Workers: 12,599 (Male: 4,450, Female: 8,149)
Grampanchayat List of Ashta Tehsil/Taluka
Ashta Tehsil comprises 97 Gram Panchayats and 196 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Ashta. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.