Banga Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar, Punjab - Census 2011
Banga is a Municipal Council city situated in Nawanshahr tehsil of Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district. The Banga city is divided into 13 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 4,401 families residing in the Banga city. The total population of Banga is 20,906 out of which 10,712 are males and 10,194 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Banga is 952.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Banga city is 2154 which is 10% of the total population. There are 1095 male children and 1059 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Banga is 967 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (952).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banga is 84.7%. Thus Banga has higher literacy rate compared to 79.8% of Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district. The male literacy rate is 87.68% and the female literacy rate is 81.53% in Banga.
Banga Municipal Council has total administration over 4,401 houses to which it supplies basic amenities such as water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Municipal Council limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.
Banga Municipal Council
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Banga Municipal Council.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 2,154 | 1,095 | 1,059 |
| Literacy | 84.7% | 78.7% | 73.1% |
| Scheduled Caste | 7,166 | 3,666 | 3,500 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 5,026 | 2,280 | 2,746 |
Caste-wise Population - Banga
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 34.3% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Banga.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 7,166 | 3,666 | 3,500 |
| Schedule Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Religion-wise Population - Banga
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Banga is 15,930 which is 76.2% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Banga is 277 which is 1.32% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Banga as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 15,930 | (76.2%) | 8,249 | 7,681 |
| Muslim | 277 | (1.32%) | 147 | 130 |
| Christian | 15 | (0.07%) | 9 | 6 |
| Sikh | 4,396 | (21.03%) | 2,164 | 2,232 |
| Buddhist | 92 | (0.44%) | 45 | 47 |
| Jain | 148 | (0.71%) | 78 | 70 |
| Other Religion | 16 | (0.08%) | 7 | 9 |
| No Religion Specified | 32 | (0.15%) | 13 | 19 |
Literacy Rate - Banga
The total literacy rate of Banga was 84.68% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 75.84% of Punjab. Population-wise, out of total 15,880 literates, males were 8,432 while females were 7,448. Also the male literacy rate was 87.68% and the female literacy rate was 81.53% in Banga.
| Banga | Punjab | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 81.53% | 70.73% |
| Male | 87.68% | 80.44% |
| Total | 84.68% | 75.84% |
Sex Ratio - Banga
The Sex Ratio of Banga is 952. Thus per every 1000 men there were 952 females in Banga. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 967 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio ( 952 ) of Banga.
Child Population - Banga
According to Census 2011, there were 2,154 children between age 0 to 6 years in Banga. Out of which 1,095 were male while 1,059 were female.
Working Population - Banga
In Banga Municipal Council out of total population, 7,058 were engaged in work activities. 88.7% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 11.3% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 7,058 workers engaged in Main Work, 164 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 164 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 6,257 | 5,141 | 1,116 |
| Cultivators | 164 | 140 | 24 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 164 | 96 | 68 |
| Household Industries | 449 | 392 | 57 |
| Other Workers | 5,480 | 4,513 | 967 |
| Marginal Workers | 801 | 510 | 291 |
| Non Working | 13,848 | 5,061 | 8,787 |
Banga Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Banga is further divided into 13 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 2,418 | 65.3% | 974 |
| 2 | Ward No - 2 | 1,307 | 77% | 948 |
| 3 | Ward No - 3 | 1,231 | 88.4% | 903 |
| 4 | Ward No - 4 | 1,232 | 82.7% | 1,067 |
| 5 | Ward No - 5 | 1,485 | 82.4% | 957 |
| 6 | Ward No - 6 | 2,024 | 74% | 918 |
| 7 | Ward No - 7 | 1,562 | 80.2% | 987 |
| 8 | Ward No - 8 | 1,127 | 81.8% | 920 |
| 9 | Ward No - 9 | 2,196 | 62.4% | 920 |
| 10 | Ward No - 10 | 1,182 | 87.6% | 960 |
| 11 | Ward No - 11 | 1,494 | 82.3% | 966 |
| 12 | Ward No - 12 | 2,343 | 65.3% | 925 |
| 13 | Ward No - 13 | 1,305 | 86.4% | 971 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Banga, Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar, Punjab - Wikipedia