Baneshwarpur Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Census 2011
Baneshwarpur is a Census Town city situated in Falta block of South Twenty Four Parganas district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 1,073 families residing in the Baneshwarpur city. The total population of Baneshwarpur is 4,741 out of which 2,423 are males and 2,318 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Baneshwarpur is 957.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Baneshwarpur city is 538 which is 11% of the total population. There are 292 male children and 246 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Baneshwarpur is 842 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (957).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baneshwarpur is 83.4%. Thus Baneshwarpur has higher literacy rate compared to 77.5% of South Twenty Four Parganas district. The male literacy rate is 89.58% and the female literacy rate is 77.12% in Baneshwarpur.
Baneshwarpur Census Town has total administration over 1,073 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.
Baneshwarpur Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Baneshwarpur Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 538 | 292 | 246 |
| Literacy | 83.4% | 78.8% | 68.9% |
| Scheduled Caste | 781 | 403 | 378 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 23 | 15 | 8 |
| Illiterate | 1,234 | 514 | 720 |
Caste-wise Population - Baneshwarpur
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 16.5% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.5% of total population in Baneshwarpur.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 781 | 403 | 378 |
| Schedule Tribe | 23 | 15 | 8 |
Religion-wise Population - Baneshwarpur
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Baneshwarpur is 2,667 which is 56.25% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Baneshwarpur is 2,071 which is 43.68% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Baneshwarpur as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,667 | (56.25%) | 1,352 | 1,315 |
| Muslim | 2,071 | (43.68%) | 1,068 | 1,003 |
| Christian | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Sikh | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 3 | (0.06%) | 3 | 0 |
Literacy Rate - Baneshwarpur
The total literacy rate of Baneshwarpur was 83.44% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 3,507 literates, males were 1,909 while females were 1,598. Also the male literacy rate was 89.58% and the female literacy rate was 77.12% in Baneshwarpur.
| Baneshwarpur | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 77.12% | 70.54% |
| Male | 89.58% | 81.69% |
| Total | 83.44% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Baneshwarpur
The Sex Ratio of Baneshwarpur is 957. Thus per every 1000 men there were 957 females in Baneshwarpur. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 842 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 957 ) of Baneshwarpur.
Child Population - Baneshwarpur
According to Census 2011, there were 538 children between age 0 to 6 years in Baneshwarpur. Out of which 292 were male while 246 were female.
Working Population - Baneshwarpur
In Baneshwarpur Census Town out of total population, 1,633 were engaged in work activities. 77% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 23% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 1,633 workers engaged in Main Work, 79 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 93 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 1,257 | 1,088 | 169 |
| Cultivators | 79 | 79 | 0 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 93 | 88 | 5 |
| Household Industries | 139 | 82 | 57 |
| Other Workers | 946 | 839 | 107 |
| Marginal Workers | 376 | 299 | 77 |
| Non Working | 3,108 | 1,036 | 2,072 |
Baneshwarpur Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Baneshwarpur is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 4,741 | 74% | 957 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Baneshwarpur, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Wikipedia