Chak Kanthalia Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data North Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Census 2011
Chak Kanthalia is a Census Town city situated in Barrackpur - II block of North Twenty Four Parganas district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 2,756 families residing in the Chak Kanthalia city. The total population of Chak Kanthalia is 11,108 out of which 5,704 are males and 5,404 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Chak Kanthalia is 947.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Chak Kanthalia city is 1023 which is 9% of the total population. There are 539 male children and 484 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Chak Kanthalia is 898 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (947).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chak Kanthalia is 86.5%. Thus Chak Kanthalia has higher literacy rate compared to 84.1% of North Twenty Four Parganas district. The male literacy rate is 90.05% and the female literacy rate is 82.74% in Chak Kanthalia.
Chak Kanthalia Census Town has total administration over 2,756 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.
Chak Kanthalia Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Chak Kanthalia Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 1,023 | 539 | 484 |
| Literacy | 86.5% | 81.5% | 75.3% |
| Scheduled Caste | 1,613 | 855 | 758 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 63 | 35 | 28 |
| Illiterate | 2,386 | 1,053 | 1,333 |
Caste-wise Population - Chak Kanthalia
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 14.5% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.6% of total population in Chak Kanthalia.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 1,613 | 855 | 758 |
| Schedule Tribe | 63 | 35 | 28 |
Religion-wise Population - Chak Kanthalia
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Chak Kanthalia is 9,596 which is 86.39% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Chak Kanthalia is 1,210 which is 10.89% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Chak Kanthalia as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 9,596 | (86.39%) | 4,958 | 4,638 |
| Muslim | 1,210 | (10.89%) | 606 | 604 |
| Christian | 19 | (0.17%) | 11 | 8 |
| Sikh | 2 | (0.02%) | 1 | 1 |
| Buddhist | 10 | (0.09%) | 4 | 6 |
| Jain | 1 | (0.01%) | 1 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 32 | (0.29%) | 17 | 15 |
| No Religion Specified | 238 | (2.14%) | 106 | 132 |
Literacy Rate - Chak Kanthalia
The total literacy rate of Chak Kanthalia was 86.48% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 8,722 literates, males were 4,651 while females were 4,071. Also the male literacy rate was 90.05% and the female literacy rate was 82.74% in Chak Kanthalia.
| Chak Kanthalia | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 82.74% | 70.54% |
| Male | 90.05% | 81.69% |
| Total | 86.48% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Chak Kanthalia
The Sex Ratio of Chak Kanthalia is 947. Thus per every 1000 men there were 947 females in Chak Kanthalia. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 898 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 947 ) of Chak Kanthalia.
Child Population - Chak Kanthalia
According to Census 2011, there were 1,023 children between age 0 to 6 years in Chak Kanthalia. Out of which 539 were male while 484 were female.
Working Population - Chak Kanthalia
In Chak Kanthalia Census Town out of total population, 4,235 were engaged in work activities. 91.7% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 8.3% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 4,235 workers engaged in Main Work, 8 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 18 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 3,883 | 3,242 | 641 |
| Cultivators | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 18 | 16 | 2 |
| Household Industries | 236 | 190 | 46 |
| Other Workers | 3,621 | 3,030 | 591 |
| Marginal Workers | 352 | 197 | 155 |
| Non Working | 6,873 | 2,265 | 4,608 |
Chak Kanthalia Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Chak Kanthalia is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 11,108 | 78.5% | 947 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Chak Kanthalia, North Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Wikipedia