Farakka Barrage Township Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Murshidabad, West Bengal - Census 2011
Farakka Barrage Township is a Census Town city situated in Farakka block of Murshidabad district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 4,786 families residing in the Farakka Barrage Township city. The total population of Farakka Barrage Township is 20,126 out of which 10,430 are males and 9,696 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Farakka Barrage Township is 930.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Farakka Barrage Township city is 1882 which is 9% of the total population. There are 995 male children and 887 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Farakka Barrage Township is 891 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (930).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Farakka Barrage Township is 78.9%. Thus Farakka Barrage Township has higher literacy rate compared to 66.6% of Murshidabad district. The male literacy rate is 83.8% and the female literacy rate is 73.64% in Farakka Barrage Township.
Farakka Barrage Township Census Town has total administration over 4,786 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.
Farakka Barrage Township Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Farakka Barrage Township Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 1,882 | 995 | 887 |
| Literacy | 78.9% | 75.8% | 66.9% |
| Scheduled Caste | 6,604 | 3,423 | 3,181 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 274 | 138 | 136 |
| Illiterate | 5,732 | 2,523 | 3,209 |
Caste-wise Population - Farakka Barrage Township
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 32.8% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.4% of total population in Farakka Barrage Township.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 6,604 | 3,423 | 3,181 |
| Schedule Tribe | 274 | 138 | 136 |
Religion-wise Population - Farakka Barrage Township
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Farakka Barrage Township is 18,181 which is 90.34% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Farakka Barrage Township is 1,697 which is 8.43% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Farakka Barrage Township as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 18,181 | (90.34%) | 9,405 | 8,776 |
| Muslim | 1,697 | (8.43%) | 888 | 809 |
| Christian | 131 | (0.65%) | 70 | 61 |
| Sikh | 34 | (0.17%) | 20 | 14 |
| Buddhist | 30 | (0.15%) | 17 | 13 |
| Jain | 10 | (0.05%) | 6 | 4 |
| Other Religion | 4 | (0.02%) | 3 | 1 |
| No Religion Specified | 39 | (0.19%) | 21 | 18 |
Literacy Rate - Farakka Barrage Township
The total literacy rate of Farakka Barrage Township was 78.9% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 14,394 literates, males were 7,907 while females were 6,487. Also the male literacy rate was 83.8% and the female literacy rate was 73.64% in Farakka Barrage Township.
| Farakka Barrage Township | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 73.64% | 70.54% |
| Male | 83.8% | 81.69% |
| Total | 78.9% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Farakka Barrage Township
The Sex Ratio of Farakka Barrage Township is 930. Thus per every 1000 men there were 930 females in Farakka Barrage Township. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 891 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 930 ) of Farakka Barrage Township.
Child Population - Farakka Barrage Township
According to Census 2011, there were 1,882 children between age 0 to 6 years in Farakka Barrage Township. Out of which 995 were male while 887 were female.
Working Population - Farakka Barrage Township
In Farakka Barrage Township Census Town out of total population, 7,174 were engaged in work activities. 85.8% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 14.2% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 7,174 workers engaged in Main Work, 3 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 34 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 6,153 | 4,974 | 1,179 |
| Cultivators | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 34 | 31 | 3 |
| Household Industries | 249 | 68 | 181 |
| Other Workers | 5,867 | 4,875 | 992 |
| Marginal Workers | 1,021 | 538 | 483 |
| Non Working | 12,952 | 4,918 | 8,034 |
Farakka Barrage Township Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Farakka Barrage Township is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 20,126 | 71.5% | 930 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Farakka Barrage Township, Murshidabad, West Bengal - Wikipedia