Birlapur Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Census 2011
Birlapur 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 5,020 families residing in the Birlapur city. The total population of Birlapur is 22,078 out of which 11,542 are males and 10,536 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Birlapur is 913.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Birlapur city is 3004 which is 14% of the total population. There are 1475 male children and 1529 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Birlapur is 1,037 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (913).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Birlapur is 77.7%. Thus Birlapur has higher literacy rate compared to 77.5% of South Twenty Four Parganas district. The male literacy rate is 82.37% and the female literacy rate is 72.58% in Birlapur.
Birlapur Census Town has total administration over 5,020 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.
Birlapur Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Birlapur Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 3,004 | 1,475 | 1,529 |
| Literacy | 77.7% | 71.8% | 62% |
| Scheduled Caste | 992 | 518 | 474 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 15 | 5 | 10 |
| Illiterate | 7,249 | 3,250 | 3,999 |
Caste-wise Population - Birlapur
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 4.5% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.1% of total population in Birlapur.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 992 | 518 | 474 |
| Schedule Tribe | 15 | 5 | 10 |
Religion-wise Population - Birlapur
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Birlapur is 9,274 which is 42.01% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Birlapur is 12,773 which is 57.85% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Birlapur as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 9,274 | (42.01%) | 4,991 | 4,283 |
| Muslim | 12,773 | (57.85%) | 6,534 | 6,239 |
| Christian | 11 | (0.05%) | 7 | 4 |
| Sikh | 1 | (0%) | 1 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 6 | (0.03%) | 2 | 4 |
| Jain | 2 | (0.01%) | 1 | 1 |
| Other Religion | 3 | (0.01%) | 2 | 1 |
| No Religion Specified | 8 | (0.04%) | 4 | 4 |
Literacy Rate - Birlapur
The total literacy rate of Birlapur was 77.74% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 14,829 literates, males were 8,292 while females were 6,537. Also the male literacy rate was 82.37% and the female literacy rate was 72.58% in Birlapur.
| Birlapur | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 72.58% | 70.54% |
| Male | 82.37% | 81.69% |
| Total | 77.74% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Birlapur
The Sex Ratio of Birlapur is 913. Thus per every 1000 men there were 913 females in Birlapur. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 1,037 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio ( 913 ) of Birlapur.
Child Population - Birlapur
According to Census 2011, there were 3,004 children between age 0 to 6 years in Birlapur. Out of which 1,475 were male while 1,529 were female.
Working Population - Birlapur
In Birlapur Census Town out of total population, 7,233 were engaged in work activities. 72.4% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 27.6% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 7,233 workers engaged in Main Work, 34 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 380 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 5,240 | 4,799 | 441 |
| Cultivators | 34 | 32 | 2 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 380 | 372 | 8 |
| Household Industries | 353 | 276 | 77 |
| Other Workers | 4,473 | 4,119 | 354 |
| Marginal Workers | 1,993 | 1,510 | 483 |
| Non Working | 14,845 | 5,233 | 9,612 |
Birlapur Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Birlapur is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 22,078 | 67.2% | 913 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Birlapur, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Wikipedia