Kaugachhi Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data North Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Census 2011
Kaugachhi 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 4,202 families residing in the Kaugachhi city. The total population of Kaugachhi is 17,001 out of which 8,612 are males and 8,389 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Kaugachhi is 974.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Kaugachhi city is 1379 which is 8% of the total population. There are 681 male children and 698 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Kaugachhi is 1,025 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (974).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kaugachhi is 88.9%. Thus Kaugachhi has higher literacy rate compared to 84.1% of North Twenty Four Parganas district. The male literacy rate is 92.42% and the female literacy rate is 85.2% in Kaugachhi.
Kaugachhi Census Town has total administration over 4,202 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.
Kaugachhi Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Kaugachhi Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 1,379 | 681 | 698 |
| Literacy | 88.9% | 85.1% | 78.1% |
| Scheduled Caste | 3,530 | 1,792 | 1,738 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 1,009 | 526 | 483 |
| Illiterate | 3,118 | 1,282 | 1,836 |
Caste-wise Population - Kaugachhi
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 20.8% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 5.9% of total population in Kaugachhi.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 3,530 | 1,792 | 1,738 |
| Schedule Tribe | 1,009 | 526 | 483 |
Religion-wise Population - Kaugachhi
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Kaugachhi is 15,633 which is 91.95% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Kaugachhi is 1,131 which is 6.65% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Kaugachhi as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 15,633 | (91.95%) | 7,926 | 7,707 |
| Muslim | 1,131 | (6.65%) | 572 | 559 |
| Christian | 138 | (0.81%) | 64 | 74 |
| Sikh | 1 | (0.01%) | 1 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 8 | (0.05%) | 4 | 4 |
| Jain | 3 | (0.02%) | 2 | 1 |
| Other Religion | 69 | (0.41%) | 35 | 34 |
| No Religion Specified | 18 | (0.11%) | 8 | 10 |
Literacy Rate - Kaugachhi
The total literacy rate of Kaugachhi was 88.87% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 13,883 literates, males were 7,330 while females were 6,553. Also the male literacy rate was 92.42% and the female literacy rate was 85.2% in Kaugachhi.
| Kaugachhi | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 85.2% | 70.54% |
| Male | 92.42% | 81.69% |
| Total | 88.87% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Kaugachhi
The Sex Ratio of Kaugachhi is 974. Thus per every 1000 men there were 974 females in Kaugachhi. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 1,025 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio ( 974 ) of Kaugachhi.
Child Population - Kaugachhi
According to Census 2011, there were 1,379 children between age 0 to 6 years in Kaugachhi. Out of which 681 were male while 698 were female.
Working Population - Kaugachhi
In Kaugachhi Census Town out of total population, 6,200 were engaged in work activities. 86.6% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 13.4% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 6,200 workers engaged in Main Work, 24 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 24 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 5,370 | 4,505 | 865 |
| Cultivators | 24 | 21 | 3 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 24 | 17 | 7 |
| Household Industries | 309 | 123 | 186 |
| Other Workers | 5,013 | 4,344 | 669 |
| Marginal Workers | 830 | 444 | 386 |
| Non Working | 10,801 | 3,663 | 7,138 |
Kaugachhi Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Kaugachhi is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 17,001 | 81.7% | 974 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Kaugachhi, North Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Wikipedia