Gajapathinagaram Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh - Census 2011
Gajapathinagaram is a Census Town city situated in Gajapathinagaram mandal of Vizianagaram district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 1,439 families residing in the Gajapathinagaram city. The total population of Gajapathinagaram is 5,687 out of which 2,847 are males and 2,840 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Gajapathinagaram is 998.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Gajapathinagaram city is 515 which is 9% of the total population. There are 279 male children and 236 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Gajapathinagaram is 846 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (998).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gajapathinagaram is 73.4%. Thus Gajapathinagaram has higher literacy rate compared to 58.9% of Vizianagaram district. The male literacy rate is 80.96% and the female literacy rate is 65.9% in Gajapathinagaram.
Gajapathinagaram Census Town has total administration over 1,439 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.
Gajapathinagaram Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Gajapathinagaram Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 515 | 279 | 236 |
| Literacy | 73.4% | 73% | 60.4% |
| Scheduled Caste | 787 | 376 | 411 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 33 | 8 | 25 |
| Illiterate | 1,892 | 768 | 1,124 |
Caste-wise Population - Gajapathinagaram
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 13.8% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.6% of total population in Gajapathinagaram.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 787 | 376 | 411 |
| Schedule Tribe | 33 | 8 | 25 |
Religion-wise Population - Gajapathinagaram
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Gajapathinagaram is 5,589 which is 98.28% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Gajapathinagaram is 42 which is 0.74% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Gajapathinagaram as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 5,589 | (98.28%) | 2,797 | 2,792 |
| Muslim | 42 | (0.74%) | 21 | 21 |
| Christian | 28 | (0.49%) | 16 | 12 |
| Sikh | 1 | (0.02%) | 1 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 27 | (0.47%) | 12 | 15 |
Literacy Rate - Gajapathinagaram
The total literacy rate of Gajapathinagaram was 73.38% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 67.02% of Andhra Pradesh. Population-wise, out of total 3,795 literates, males were 2,079 while females were 1,716. Also the male literacy rate was 80.96% and the female literacy rate was 65.9% in Gajapathinagaram.
| Gajapathinagaram | Andhra Pradesh | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 65.9% | 59.15% |
| Male | 80.96% | 74.88% |
| Total | 73.38% | 67.02% |
Sex Ratio - Gajapathinagaram
The Sex Ratio of Gajapathinagaram is 998. Thus per every 1000 men there were 998 females in Gajapathinagaram. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 846 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 998 ) of Gajapathinagaram.
Child Population - Gajapathinagaram
According to Census 2011, there were 515 children between age 0 to 6 years in Gajapathinagaram. Out of which 279 were male while 236 were female.
Working Population - Gajapathinagaram
In Gajapathinagaram Census Town out of total population, 2,266 were engaged in work activities. 88.9% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 11.1% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 2,266 workers engaged in Main Work, 40 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 432 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 2,014 | 1,519 | 495 |
| Cultivators | 40 | 34 | 6 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 432 | 263 | 169 |
| Household Industries | 65 | 48 | 17 |
| Other Workers | 1,477 | 1,174 | 303 |
| Marginal Workers | 252 | 69 | 183 |
| Non Working | 3,421 | 1,259 | 2,162 |
Gajapathinagaram Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Gajapathinagaram is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 5,687 | 66.7% | 998 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Gajapathinagaram, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh - Wikipedia