Kalikapota Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Census 2011
Kalikapota is a Census Town city situated in Magrahat - I block of South Twenty Four Parganas district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 2,415 families residing in the Kalikapota city. The total population of Kalikapota is 13,086 out of which 6,736 are males and 6,350 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Kalikapota is 943.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Kalikapota city is 2145 which is 16% of the total population. There are 1116 male children and 1029 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Kalikapota is 922 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (943).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalikapota is 77.3%. Thus Kalikapota has lower literacy rate compared to 77.5% of South Twenty Four Parganas district. The male literacy rate is 80.53% and the female literacy rate is 73.84% in Kalikapota.
Kalikapota Census Town has total administration over 2,415 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.
Kalikapota Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Kalikapota Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 2,145 | 1,116 | 1,029 |
| Literacy | 77.3% | 67.2% | 61.9% |
| Scheduled Caste | 480 | 241 | 239 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 4,631 | 2,210 | 2,421 |
Caste-wise Population - Kalikapota
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 3.7% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Kalikapota.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 480 | 241 | 239 |
| Schedule Tribe | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Religion-wise Population - Kalikapota
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Kalikapota is 1,243 which is 9.5% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Kalikapota is 11,785 which is 90.06% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Kalikapota as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,243 | (9.5%) | 630 | 613 |
| Muslim | 11,785 | (90.06%) | 6,068 | 5,717 |
| Christian | 13 | (0.1%) | 7 | 6 |
| Sikh | 7 | (0.05%) | 6 | 1 |
| Buddhist | 4 | (0.03%) | 1 | 3 |
| Jain | 4 | (0.03%) | 2 | 2 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 30 | (0.23%) | 22 | 8 |
Literacy Rate - Kalikapota
The total literacy rate of Kalikapota was 77.28% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 8,455 literates, males were 4,526 while females were 3,929. Also the male literacy rate was 80.53% and the female literacy rate was 73.84% in Kalikapota.
| Kalikapota | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 73.84% | 70.54% |
| Male | 80.53% | 81.69% |
| Total | 77.28% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Kalikapota
The Sex Ratio of Kalikapota is 943. Thus per every 1000 men there were 943 females in Kalikapota. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 922 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 943 ) of Kalikapota.
Child Population - Kalikapota
According to Census 2011, there were 2,145 children between age 0 to 6 years in Kalikapota. Out of which 1,116 were male while 1,029 were female.
Working Population - Kalikapota
In Kalikapota Census Town out of total population, 3,875 were engaged in work activities. 65.5% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 34.5% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 3,875 workers engaged in Main Work, 130 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 268 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 2,537 | 2,335 | 202 |
| Cultivators | 130 | 122 | 8 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 268 | 259 | 9 |
| Household Industries | 106 | 90 | 16 |
| Other Workers | 2,033 | 1,864 | 169 |
| Marginal Workers | 1,338 | 1,020 | 318 |
| Non Working | 9,211 | 3,381 | 5,830 |
Kalikapota Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Kalikapota is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 13,086 | 64.6% | 943 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Kalikapota, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Wikipedia