Garshyamnagar Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data North Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Census 2011
Garshyamnagar is a Census Town city situated in Barrackpur - I block of North Twenty Four Parganas district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 1,956 families residing in the Garshyamnagar city. The total population of Garshyamnagar is 7,611 out of which 3,840 are males and 3,771 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Garshyamnagar is 982.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Garshyamnagar city is 558 which is 7% of the total population. There are 283 male children and 275 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Garshyamnagar is 972 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (982).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garshyamnagar is 91%. Thus Garshyamnagar has higher literacy rate compared to 84.1% of North Twenty Four Parganas district. The male literacy rate is 94.1% and the female literacy rate is 87.81% in Garshyamnagar.
Garshyamnagar Census Town has total administration over 1,956 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.
Garshyamnagar Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Garshyamnagar Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 558 | 283 | 275 |
| Literacy | 91% | 87.2% | 81.4% |
| Scheduled Caste | 1,563 | 812 | 751 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 37 | 18 | 19 |
| Illiterate | 1,194 | 493 | 701 |
Caste-wise Population - Garshyamnagar
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 20.5% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.5% of total population in Garshyamnagar.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 1,563 | 812 | 751 |
| Schedule Tribe | 37 | 18 | 19 |
Religion-wise Population - Garshyamnagar
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Garshyamnagar is 7,541 which is 99.08% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Garshyamnagar is 15 which is 0.2% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Garshyamnagar as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 7,541 | (99.08%) | 3,802 | 3,739 |
| Muslim | 15 | (0.2%) | 10 | 5 |
| Christian | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Sikh | 8 | (0.11%) | 5 | 3 |
| Buddhist | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Jain | 11 | (0.14%) | 5 | 6 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 36 | (0.47%) | 18 | 18 |
Literacy Rate - Garshyamnagar
The total literacy rate of Garshyamnagar was 90.98% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 6,417 literates, males were 3,347 while females were 3,070. Also the male literacy rate was 94.1% and the female literacy rate was 87.81% in Garshyamnagar.
| Garshyamnagar | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 87.81% | 70.54% |
| Male | 94.1% | 81.69% |
| Total | 90.98% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Garshyamnagar
The Sex Ratio of Garshyamnagar is 982. Thus per every 1000 men there were 982 females in Garshyamnagar. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 972 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 982 ) of Garshyamnagar.
Child Population - Garshyamnagar
According to Census 2011, there were 558 children between age 0 to 6 years in Garshyamnagar. Out of which 283 were male while 275 were female.
Working Population - Garshyamnagar
In Garshyamnagar Census Town out of total population, 3,094 were engaged in work activities. 82.8% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 17.2% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 3,094 workers engaged in Main Work, 2 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 14 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 2,561 | 2,046 | 515 |
| Cultivators | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Household Industries | 74 | 20 | 54 |
| Other Workers | 2,471 | 2,016 | 455 |
| Marginal Workers | 533 | 320 | 213 |
| Non Working | 4,517 | 1,474 | 3,043 |
Garshyamnagar Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Garshyamnagar is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 7,611 | 84.3% | 982 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Garshyamnagar, North Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Wikipedia