Barua Gopalpur Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Birbhum, West Bengal - Census 2011
Barua Gopalpur is a Census Town city situated in Murarai - I block of Birbhum district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 1,264 families residing in the Barua Gopalpur city. The total population of Barua Gopalpur is 6,614 out of which 3,393 are males and 3,221 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Barua Gopalpur is 949.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Barua Gopalpur city is 1137 which is 17% of the total population. There are 600 male children and 537 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Barua Gopalpur is 895 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (949).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barua Gopalpur is 47.4%. Thus Barua Gopalpur has lower literacy rate compared to 70.7% of Birbhum district. The male literacy rate is 54.21% and the female literacy rate is 40.35% in Barua Gopalpur.
Barua Gopalpur Census Town has total administration over 1,264 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.
Barua Gopalpur Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Barua Gopalpur Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 1,137 | 600 | 537 |
| Literacy | 47.4% | 44.6% | 33.6% |
| Scheduled Caste | 1,498 | 757 | 741 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 1,470 | 744 | 726 |
| Illiterate | 4,017 | 1,879 | 2,138 |
Caste-wise Population - Barua Gopalpur
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 22.6% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 22.2% of total population in Barua Gopalpur.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 1,498 | 757 | 741 |
| Schedule Tribe | 1,470 | 744 | 726 |
Religion-wise Population - Barua Gopalpur
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Barua Gopalpur is 3,330 which is 50.35% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Barua Gopalpur is 3,161 which is 47.79% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Barua Gopalpur as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,330 | (50.35%) | 1,683 | 1,647 |
| Muslim | 3,161 | (47.79%) | 1,648 | 1,513 |
| Christian | 109 | (1.65%) | 56 | 53 |
| Sikh | 2 | (0.03%) | 1 | 1 |
| Buddhist | 1 | (0.02%) | 0 | 1 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 11 | (0.17%) | 5 | 6 |
Literacy Rate - Barua Gopalpur
The total literacy rate of Barua Gopalpur was 47.42% in 2011 which is less than average literacy rate 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 2,597 literates, males were 1,514 while females were 1,083. Also the male literacy rate was 54.21% and the female literacy rate was 40.35% in Barua Gopalpur.
| Barua Gopalpur | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 40.35% | 70.54% |
| Male | 54.21% | 81.69% |
| Total | 47.42% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Barua Gopalpur
The Sex Ratio of Barua Gopalpur is 949. Thus per every 1000 men there were 949 females in Barua Gopalpur. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 895 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 949 ) of Barua Gopalpur.
Child Population - Barua Gopalpur
According to Census 2011, there were 1,137 children between age 0 to 6 years in Barua Gopalpur. Out of which 600 were male while 537 were female.
Working Population - Barua Gopalpur
In Barua Gopalpur Census Town out of total population, 2,169 were engaged in work activities. 64.7% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 35.3% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 2,169 workers engaged in Main Work, 257 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 168 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 1,404 | 1,230 | 174 |
| Cultivators | 257 | 255 | 2 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 168 | 147 | 21 |
| Household Industries | 95 | 7 | 88 |
| Other Workers | 884 | 821 | 63 |
| Marginal Workers | 765 | 457 | 308 |
| Non Working | 4,445 | 1,706 | 2,739 |
Barua Gopalpur Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Barua Gopalpur is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 6,614 | 39.3% | 949 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Barua Gopalpur, Birbhum, West Bengal - Wikipedia