Hingalganj Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data North Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Census 2011
Hingalganj is a Census Town city situated in Hingalganj block of North Twenty Four Parganas district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 2,118 families residing in the Hingalganj city. The total population of Hingalganj is 8,179 out of which 4,129 are males and 4,050 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Hingalganj is 981.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Hingalganj city is 812 which is 10% of the total population. There are 410 male children and 402 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Hingalganj is 980 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (981).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hingalganj is 74.7%. Thus Hingalganj has lower literacy rate compared to 84.1% of North Twenty Four Parganas district. The male literacy rate is 81.31% and the female literacy rate is 67.96% in Hingalganj.
Hingalganj Census Town has total administration over 2,118 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.
Hingalganj Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Hingalganj Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 812 | 410 | 402 |
| Literacy | 74.7% | 73.2% | 61.2% |
| Scheduled Caste | 2,105 | 1,083 | 1,022 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 211 | 102 | 109 |
| Illiterate | 2,676 | 1,105 | 1,571 |
Caste-wise Population - Hingalganj
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 25.7% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 2.6% of total population in Hingalganj.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 2,105 | 1,083 | 1,022 |
| Schedule Tribe | 211 | 102 | 109 |
Religion-wise Population - Hingalganj
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Hingalganj is 6,130 which is 74.95% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Hingalganj is 2,028 which is 24.8% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Hingalganj as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 6,130 | (74.95%) | 3,115 | 3,015 |
| Muslim | 2,028 | (24.8%) | 1,004 | 1,024 |
| Christian | 8 | (0.1%) | 4 | 4 |
| Sikh | 1 | (0.01%) | 1 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 1 | (0.01%) | 1 | 0 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 11 | (0.13%) | 4 | 7 |
Literacy Rate - Hingalganj
The total literacy rate of Hingalganj was 74.7% in 2011 which is less than average literacy rate 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 5,503 literates, males were 3,024 while females were 2,479. Also the male literacy rate was 81.31% and the female literacy rate was 67.96% in Hingalganj.
| Hingalganj | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 67.96% | 70.54% |
| Male | 81.31% | 81.69% |
| Total | 74.7% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Hingalganj
The Sex Ratio of Hingalganj is 981. Thus per every 1000 men there were 981 females in Hingalganj. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 980 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 981 ) of Hingalganj.
Child Population - Hingalganj
According to Census 2011, there were 812 children between age 0 to 6 years in Hingalganj. Out of which 410 were male while 402 were female.
Working Population - Hingalganj
In Hingalganj Census Town out of total population, 3,539 were engaged in work activities. 72.8% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 27.2% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 3,539 workers engaged in Main Work, 71 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 427 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 2,576 | 2,035 | 541 |
| Cultivators | 71 | 67 | 4 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 427 | 399 | 28 |
| Household Industries | 455 | 239 | 216 |
| Other Workers | 1,623 | 1,330 | 293 |
| Marginal Workers | 963 | 485 | 478 |
| Non Working | 4,640 | 1,609 | 3,031 |
Hingalganj Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Hingalganj is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 8,179 | 67.3% | 981 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Hingalganj, North Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Wikipedia