Balarampur Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Puruliya, West Bengal - Census 2011
Balarampur is a Census Town city situated in Balarampur block of Puruliya district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 4,636 families residing in the Balarampur city. The total population of Balarampur is 24,431 out of which 12,681 are males and 11,750 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Balarampur is 927.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Balarampur city is 3160 which is 13% of the total population. There are 1651 male children and 1509 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Balarampur is 914 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (927).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balarampur is 75%. Thus Balarampur has higher literacy rate compared to 64.5% of Puruliya district. The male literacy rate is 84.45% and the female literacy rate is 64.77% in Balarampur.
Balarampur Census Town has total administration over 4,636 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.
Balarampur Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Balarampur Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 3,160 | 1,651 | 1,509 |
| Literacy | 75% | 73.5% | 56.5% |
| Scheduled Caste | 3,764 | 1,921 | 1,843 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 1,373 | 687 | 686 |
| Illiterate | 8,483 | 3,366 | 5,117 |
Caste-wise Population - Balarampur
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 15.4% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 5.6% of total population in Balarampur.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 3,764 | 1,921 | 1,843 |
| Schedule Tribe | 1,373 | 687 | 686 |
Religion-wise Population - Balarampur
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Balarampur is 21,849 which is 89.43% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Balarampur is 2,485 which is 10.17% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Balarampur as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 21,849 | (89.43%) | 11,336 | 10,513 |
| Muslim | 2,485 | (10.17%) | 1,289 | 1,196 |
| Christian | 46 | (0.19%) | 33 | 13 |
| Sikh | 8 | (0.03%) | 3 | 5 |
| Buddhist | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Jain | 17 | (0.07%) | 9 | 8 |
| Other Religion | 12 | (0.05%) | 8 | 4 |
| No Religion Specified | 14 | (0.06%) | 3 | 11 |
Literacy Rate - Balarampur
The total literacy rate of Balarampur was 74.98% in 2011 which is less than average literacy rate 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 15,948 literates, males were 9,315 while females were 6,633. Also the male literacy rate was 84.45% and the female literacy rate was 64.77% in Balarampur.
| Balarampur | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 64.77% | 70.54% |
| Male | 84.45% | 81.69% |
| Total | 74.98% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Balarampur
The Sex Ratio of Balarampur is 927. Thus per every 1000 men there were 927 females in Balarampur. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 914 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 927 ) of Balarampur.
Child Population - Balarampur
According to Census 2011, there were 3,160 children between age 0 to 6 years in Balarampur. Out of which 1,651 were male while 1,509 were female.
Working Population - Balarampur
In Balarampur Census Town out of total population, 7,704 were engaged in work activities. 81.2% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 18.8% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 7,704 workers engaged in Main Work, 356 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 123 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 6,257 | 5,648 | 609 |
| Cultivators | 356 | 327 | 29 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 123 | 93 | 30 |
| Household Industries | 278 | 226 | 52 |
| Other Workers | 5,500 | 5,002 | 498 |
| Marginal Workers | 1,447 | 962 | 485 |
| Non Working | 16,727 | 6,071 | 10,656 |
Balarampur Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Balarampur is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 24,431 | 65.3% | 927 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Balarampur, Puruliya, West Bengal - Wikipedia