Kasim Bazar Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Murshidabad, West Bengal - Census 2011
Kasim Bazar is a Census Town city situated in Berhampore block of Murshidabad district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 2,821 families residing in the Kasim Bazar city. The total population of Kasim Bazar is 11,724 out of which 5,978 are males and 5,746 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Kasim Bazar is 961.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Kasim Bazar city is 981 which is 8% of the total population. There are 496 male children and 485 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Kasim Bazar is 978 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (961).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kasim Bazar is 91.9%. Thus Kasim Bazar has higher literacy rate compared to 66.6% of Murshidabad district. The male literacy rate is 93.89% and the female literacy rate is 89.81% in Kasim Bazar.
Kasim Bazar Census Town has total administration over 2,821 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.
Kasim Bazar Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Kasim Bazar Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 981 | 496 | 485 |
| Literacy | 91.9% | 86.1% | 82.2% |
| Scheduled Caste | 2,540 | 1,316 | 1,224 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 185 | 89 | 96 |
| Illiterate | 1,852 | 831 | 1,021 |
Caste-wise Population - Kasim Bazar
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 21.7% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.6% of total population in Kasim Bazar.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 2,540 | 1,316 | 1,224 |
| Schedule Tribe | 185 | 89 | 96 |
Religion-wise Population - Kasim Bazar
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Kasim Bazar is 11,660 which is 99.45% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Kasim Bazar is 4 which is 0.03% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Kasim Bazar as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 11,660 | (99.45%) | 5,946 | 5,714 |
| Muslim | 4 | (0.03%) | 4 | 0 |
| Christian | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Sikh | 2 | (0.02%) | 1 | 1 |
| Buddhist | 1 | (0.01%) | 1 | 0 |
| Jain | 26 | (0.22%) | 17 | 9 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 31 | (0.26%) | 9 | 22 |
Literacy Rate - Kasim Bazar
The total literacy rate of Kasim Bazar was 91.89% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 9,872 literates, males were 5,147 while females were 4,725. Also the male literacy rate was 93.89% and the female literacy rate was 89.81% in Kasim Bazar.
| Kasim Bazar | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 89.81% | 70.54% |
| Male | 93.89% | 81.69% |
| Total | 91.89% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Kasim Bazar
The Sex Ratio of Kasim Bazar is 961. Thus per every 1000 men there were 961 females in Kasim Bazar. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 978 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio ( 961 ) of Kasim Bazar.
Child Population - Kasim Bazar
According to Census 2011, there were 981 children between age 0 to 6 years in Kasim Bazar. Out of which 496 were male while 485 were female.
Working Population - Kasim Bazar
In Kasim Bazar Census Town out of total population, 4,109 were engaged in work activities. 88.6% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 11.4% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 4,109 workers engaged in Main Work, 12 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 85 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 3,641 | 3,223 | 418 |
| Cultivators | 12 | 9 | 3 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 85 | 80 | 5 |
| Household Industries | 145 | 86 | 59 |
| Other Workers | 3,399 | 3,048 | 351 |
| Marginal Workers | 468 | 290 | 178 |
| Non Working | 7,615 | 2,465 | 5,150 |
Kasim Bazar Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Kasim Bazar is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 11,724 | 84.2% | 961 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Kasim Bazar, Murshidabad, West Bengal - Wikipedia