Baktarnagar Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Barddhaman, West Bengal - Census 2011
Baktarnagar is a Census Town city situated in Raniganj block of Barddhaman district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 1,106 families residing in the Baktarnagar city. The total population of Baktarnagar is 5,112 out of which 2,643 are males and 2,469 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Baktarnagar is 934.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Baktarnagar city is 610 which is 12% of the total population. There are 307 male children and 303 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Baktarnagar is 987 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (934).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baktarnagar is 71.5%. Thus Baktarnagar has lower literacy rate compared to 76.2% of Barddhaman district. The male literacy rate is 79.88% and the female literacy rate is 62.56% in Baktarnagar.
Baktarnagar Census Town has total administration over 1,106 houses to which it supplies basic amenities such as water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Census Town limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.
Baktarnagar Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Baktarnagar Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 610 | 307 | 303 |
| Literacy | 71.5% | 70.6% | 54.9% |
| Scheduled Caste | 1,305 | 684 | 621 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 389 | 189 | 200 |
| Illiterate | 1,891 | 777 | 1,114 |
Caste-wise Population - Baktarnagar
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 25.5% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 7.6% of total population in Baktarnagar.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 1,305 | 684 | 621 |
| Schedule Tribe | 389 | 189 | 200 |
Religion-wise Population - Baktarnagar
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Baktarnagar is 4,959 which is 97.01% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Baktarnagar is 149 which is 2.91% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Baktarnagar as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,959 | (97.01%) | 2,562 | 2,397 |
| Muslim | 149 | (2.91%) | 79 | 70 |
| Christian | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Sikh | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 1 | (0.02%) | 0 | 1 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 3 | (0.06%) | 2 | 1 |
Literacy Rate - Baktarnagar
The total literacy rate of Baktarnagar was 71.55% in 2011 which is less than average literacy rate 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 3,221 literates, males were 1,866 while females were 1,355. Also the male literacy rate was 79.88% and the female literacy rate was 62.56% in Baktarnagar.
| Baktarnagar | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 62.56% | 70.54% |
| Male | 79.88% | 81.69% |
| Total | 71.55% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Baktarnagar
The Sex Ratio of Baktarnagar is 934. Thus per every 1000 men there were 934 females in Baktarnagar. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 987 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio ( 934 ) of Baktarnagar.
Child Population - Baktarnagar
According to Census 2011, there were 610 children between age 0 to 6 years in Baktarnagar. Out of which 307 were male while 303 were female.
Working Population - Baktarnagar
In Baktarnagar Census Town out of total population, 1,594 were engaged in work activities. 64.2% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 35.8% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 1,594 workers engaged in Main Work, 2 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 37 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 1,023 | 908 | 115 |
| Cultivators | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 37 | 35 | 2 |
| Household Industries | 44 | 36 | 8 |
| Other Workers | 940 | 836 | 104 |
| Marginal Workers | 571 | 479 | 92 |
| Non Working | 3,518 | 1,256 | 2,262 |
Baktarnagar Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Baktarnagar is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 5,112 | 63% | 934 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Baktarnagar, Barddhaman, West Bengal - Wikipedia