Balarampur Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Census 2011
Balarampur is a Census Town city situated in Budge Budge - I block of South Twenty Four Parganas district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 1,226 families residing in the Balarampur city. The total population of Balarampur is 5,251 out of which 2,689 are males and 2,562 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Balarampur is 953.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Balarampur city is 524 which is 10% of the total population. There are 283 male children and 241 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Balarampur is 852 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (953).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balarampur is 79.4%. Thus Balarampur has higher literacy rate compared to 77.5% of South Twenty Four Parganas district. The male literacy rate is 83.83% and the female literacy rate is 74.88% in Balarampur.
Balarampur Census Town has total administration over 1,226 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 | 524 | 283 | 241 |
| Literacy | 79.4% | 75% | 67.8% |
| Scheduled Caste | 295 | 150 | 145 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 1,496 | 672 | 824 |
Caste-wise Population - Balarampur
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 5.6% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Balarampur.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 295 | 150 | 145 |
| Schedule Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Religion-wise Population - Balarampur
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Balarampur is 2,232 which is 42.51% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Balarampur is 3,011 which is 57.34% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Balarampur as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,232 | (42.51%) | 1,129 | 1,103 |
| Muslim | 3,011 | (57.34%) | 1,558 | 1,453 |
| Christian | 6 | (0.11%) | 2 | 4 |
| Sikh | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 2 | (0.04%) | 0 | 2 |
Literacy Rate - Balarampur
The total literacy rate of Balarampur was 79.44% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 3,755 literates, males were 2,017 while females were 1,738. Also the male literacy rate was 83.83% and the female literacy rate was 74.88% in Balarampur.
| Balarampur | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 74.88% | 70.54% |
| Male | 83.83% | 81.69% |
| Total | 79.44% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Balarampur
The Sex Ratio of Balarampur is 953. Thus per every 1000 men there were 953 females in Balarampur. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 852 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 953 ) of Balarampur.
Child Population - Balarampur
According to Census 2011, there were 524 children between age 0 to 6 years in Balarampur. Out of which 283 were male while 241 were female.
Working Population - Balarampur
In Balarampur Census Town out of total population, 1,769 were engaged in work activities. 88.6% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 11.4% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 1,769 workers engaged in Main Work, 20 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 52 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 1,568 | 1,389 | 179 |
| Cultivators | 20 | 17 | 3 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 52 | 49 | 3 |
| Household Industries | 334 | 265 | 69 |
| Other Workers | 1,162 | 1,058 | 104 |
| Marginal Workers | 201 | 140 | 61 |
| Non Working | 3,482 | 1,160 | 2,322 |
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 | 5,251 | 71.5% | 953 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Balarampur, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Wikipedia