Borgaon (Meghe) Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Wardha, Maharashtra - Census 2011
Borgaon (Meghe) is a Census Town city situated in Wardha taluka of Wardha district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 4,738 families residing in the Borgaon (Meghe) city. The total population of Borgaon (Meghe) is 19,759 out of which 10,236 are males and 9,523 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Borgaon (Meghe) is 930.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Borgaon (Meghe) city is 2266 which is 11% of the total population. There are 1181 male children and 1085 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Borgaon (Meghe) is 919 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (930).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Borgaon (Meghe) is 92.5%. Thus Borgaon (Meghe) has higher literacy rate compared to 87% of Wardha district. The male literacy rate is 95.94% and the female literacy rate is 88.88% in Borgaon (Meghe).
Borgaon (Meghe) Census Town has total administration over 4,738 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.
Borgaon (Meghe) Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Borgaon (Meghe) Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 2,266 | 1,181 | 1,085 |
| Literacy | 92.5% | 84.9% | 78.8% |
| Scheduled Caste | 3,122 | 1,587 | 1,535 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 985 | 491 | 494 |
| Illiterate | 3,572 | 1,549 | 2,023 |
Caste-wise Population - Borgaon (Meghe)
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 15.8% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 5% of total population in Borgaon (Meghe).
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 3,122 | 1,587 | 1,535 |
| Schedule Tribe | 985 | 491 | 494 |
Religion-wise Population - Borgaon (Meghe)
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Borgaon (Meghe) is 15,989 which is 80.92% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Borgaon (Meghe) is 803 which is 4.06% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Borgaon (Meghe) as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 15,989 | (80.92%) | 8,323 | 7,666 |
| Muslim | 803 | (4.06%) | 408 | 395 |
| Christian | 58 | (0.29%) | 32 | 26 |
| Sikh | 14 | (0.07%) | 4 | 10 |
| Buddhist | 2,842 | (14.38%) | 1,438 | 1,404 |
| Jain | 31 | (0.16%) | 17 | 14 |
| Other Religion | 7 | (0.04%) | 4 | 3 |
| No Religion Specified | 15 | (0.08%) | 10 | 5 |
Literacy Rate - Borgaon (Meghe)
The total literacy rate of Borgaon (Meghe) was 92.53% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 82.34% of Maharashtra. Population-wise, out of total 16,187 literates, males were 8,687 while females were 7,500. Also the male literacy rate was 95.94% and the female literacy rate was 88.88% in Borgaon (Meghe).
| Borgaon (Meghe) | Maharashtra | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 88.88% | 75.87% |
| Male | 95.94% | 88.38% |
| Total | 92.53% | 82.34% |
Sex Ratio - Borgaon (Meghe)
The Sex Ratio of Borgaon (Meghe) is 930. Thus per every 1000 men there were 930 females in Borgaon (Meghe). Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 919 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 930 ) of Borgaon (Meghe).
Child Population - Borgaon (Meghe)
According to Census 2011, there were 2,266 children between age 0 to 6 years in Borgaon (Meghe). Out of which 1,181 were male while 1,085 were female.
Working Population - Borgaon (Meghe)
In Borgaon (Meghe) Census Town out of total population, 7,271 were engaged in work activities. 83% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 17% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 7,271 workers engaged in Main Work, 104 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 356 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 6,033 | 4,900 | 1,133 |
| Cultivators | 104 | 82 | 22 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 356 | 172 | 184 |
| Household Industries | 212 | 134 | 78 |
| Other Workers | 5,361 | 4,512 | 849 |
| Marginal Workers | 1,238 | 701 | 537 |
| Non Working | 12,488 | 4,635 | 7,853 |
Borgaon (Meghe) Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Borgaon (Meghe) is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 19,759 | 81.9% | 930 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Borgaon (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra - Wikipedia