Kanyanagar Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Census 2011
Kanyanagar is a Census Town city situated in Bishnupur - I block of South Twenty Four Parganas district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 2,579 families residing in the Kanyanagar city. The total population of Kanyanagar is 10,823 out of which 5,499 are males and 5,324 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Kanyanagar is 968.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Kanyanagar city is 848 which is 8% of the total population. There are 446 male children and 402 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Kanyanagar is 901 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (968).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanyanagar is 86.8%. Thus Kanyanagar has higher literacy rate compared to 77.5% of South Twenty Four Parganas district. The male literacy rate is 91.79% and the female literacy rate is 81.78% in Kanyanagar.
Kanyanagar Census Town has total administration over 2,579 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.
Kanyanagar Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Kanyanagar Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 848 | 446 | 402 |
| Literacy | 86.8% | 84.3% | 75.6% |
| Scheduled Caste | 847 | 433 | 414 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 2,160 | 861 | 1,299 |
Caste-wise Population - Kanyanagar
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 7.8% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Kanyanagar.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 847 | 433 | 414 |
| Schedule Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Religion-wise Population - Kanyanagar
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Kanyanagar is 9,982 which is 92.23% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Kanyanagar is 652 which is 6.02% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Kanyanagar as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 9,982 | (92.23%) | 5,068 | 4,914 |
| Muslim | 652 | (6.02%) | 333 | 319 |
| Christian | 171 | (1.58%) | 90 | 81 |
| Sikh | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 18 | (0.17%) | 8 | 10 |
Literacy Rate - Kanyanagar
The total literacy rate of Kanyanagar was 86.85% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 8,663 literates, males were 4,638 while females were 4,025. Also the male literacy rate was 91.79% and the female literacy rate was 81.78% in Kanyanagar.
| Kanyanagar | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 81.78% | 70.54% |
| Male | 91.79% | 81.69% |
| Total | 86.85% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Kanyanagar
The Sex Ratio of Kanyanagar is 968. Thus per every 1000 men there were 968 females in Kanyanagar. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 901 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 968 ) of Kanyanagar.
Child Population - Kanyanagar
According to Census 2011, there were 848 children between age 0 to 6 years in Kanyanagar. Out of which 446 were male while 402 were female.
Working Population - Kanyanagar
In Kanyanagar Census Town out of total population, 3,866 were engaged in work activities. 85.4% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 14.6% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 3,866 workers engaged in Main Work, 48 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 50 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 3,300 | 2,929 | 371 |
| Cultivators | 48 | 46 | 2 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 50 | 48 | 2 |
| Household Industries | 129 | 106 | 23 |
| Other Workers | 3,073 | 2,729 | 344 |
| Marginal Workers | 566 | 393 | 173 |
| Non Working | 6,957 | 2,177 | 4,780 |
Kanyanagar Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Kanyanagar is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 10,823 | 80% | 968 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Kanyanagar, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Wikipedia