Benia Gram Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Murshidabad, West Bengal - Census 2011
Benia Gram is a Census Town city situated in Farakka block of Murshidabad district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 3,089 families residing in the Benia Gram city. The total population of Benia Gram is 15,046 out of which 7,721 are males and 7,325 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Benia Gram is 949.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Benia Gram city is 2330 which is 15% of the total population. There are 1194 male children and 1136 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Benia Gram is 951 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (949).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Benia Gram is 61.1%. Thus Benia Gram has lower literacy rate compared to 66.6% of Murshidabad district. The male literacy rate is 67.9% and the female literacy rate is 53.93% in Benia Gram.
Benia Gram Census Town has total administration over 3,089 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.
Benia Gram Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Benia Gram Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 2,330 | 1,194 | 1,136 |
| Literacy | 61.1% | 57.4% | 45.6% |
| Scheduled Caste | 3,004 | 1,557 | 1,447 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 446 | 249 | 197 |
| Illiterate | 7,276 | 3,289 | 3,987 |
Caste-wise Population - Benia Gram
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 20% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 3% of total population in Benia Gram.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 3,004 | 1,557 | 1,447 |
| Schedule Tribe | 446 | 249 | 197 |
Religion-wise Population - Benia Gram
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Benia Gram is 5,812 which is 38.63% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Benia Gram is 9,161 which is 60.89% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Benia Gram as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 5,812 | (38.63%) | 3,029 | 2,783 |
| Muslim | 9,161 | (60.89%) | 4,654 | 4,507 |
| Christian | 17 | (0.11%) | 8 | 9 |
| Sikh | 4 | (0.03%) | 0 | 4 |
| Buddhist | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Jain | 5 | (0.03%) | 4 | 1 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 47 | (0.31%) | 26 | 21 |
Literacy Rate - Benia Gram
The total literacy rate of Benia Gram was 61.1% in 2011 which is less than average literacy rate 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 7,770 literates, males were 4,432 while females were 3,338. Also the male literacy rate was 67.9% and the female literacy rate was 53.93% in Benia Gram.
| Benia Gram | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.93% | 70.54% |
| Male | 67.9% | 81.69% |
| Total | 61.1% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Benia Gram
The Sex Ratio of Benia Gram is 949. Thus per every 1000 men there were 949 females in Benia Gram. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 951 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio ( 949 ) of Benia Gram.
Child Population - Benia Gram
According to Census 2011, there were 2,330 children between age 0 to 6 years in Benia Gram. Out of which 1,194 were male while 1,136 were female.
Working Population - Benia Gram
In Benia Gram Census Town out of total population, 6,917 were engaged in work activities. 72% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 28% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 6,917 workers engaged in Main Work, 315 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 135 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 4,978 | 3,165 | 1,813 |
| Cultivators | 315 | 282 | 33 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 135 | 127 | 8 |
| Household Industries | 1,211 | 169 | 1,042 |
| Other Workers | 3,317 | 2,587 | 730 |
| Marginal Workers | 1,939 | 770 | 1,169 |
| Non Working | 8,129 | 3,786 | 4,343 |
Benia Gram Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Benia Gram is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 15,046 | 51.6% | 949 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Benia Gram, Murshidabad, West Bengal - Wikipedia