Laskarpara Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Jalpaiguri, West Bengal - Census 2011
Laskarpara is a Census Town city situated in Kumargram block of Jalpaiguri district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 1,674 families residing in the Laskarpara city. The total population of Laskarpara is 7,137 out of which 3,706 are males and 3,431 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Laskarpara is 926.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Laskarpara city is 752 which is 11% of the total population. There are 372 male children and 380 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Laskarpara is 1,022 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (926).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Laskarpara is 86.8%. Thus Laskarpara has higher literacy rate compared to 73.3% of Jalpaiguri district. The male literacy rate is 89.95% and the female literacy rate is 83.42% in Laskarpara.
Laskarpara Census Town has total administration over 1,674 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.
Laskarpara Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Laskarpara Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 752 | 372 | 380 |
| Literacy | 86.8% | 80.9% | 74.2% |
| Scheduled Caste | 3,127 | 1,641 | 1,486 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 122 | 63 | 59 |
| Illiterate | 1,593 | 707 | 886 |
Caste-wise Population - Laskarpara
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 43.8% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.7% of total population in Laskarpara.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 3,127 | 1,641 | 1,486 |
| Schedule Tribe | 122 | 63 | 59 |
Religion-wise Population - Laskarpara
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Laskarpara is 6,977 which is 97.76% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Laskarpara is 47 which is 0.66% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Laskarpara as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 6,977 | (97.76%) | 3,628 | 3,349 |
| Muslim | 47 | (0.66%) | 22 | 25 |
| Christian | 107 | (1.5%) | 51 | 56 |
| Sikh | 1 | (0.01%) | 1 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 3 | (0.04%) | 2 | 1 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 2 | (0.03%) | 2 | 0 |
Literacy Rate - Laskarpara
The total literacy rate of Laskarpara was 86.83% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 5,544 literates, males were 2,999 while females were 2,545. Also the male literacy rate was 89.95% and the female literacy rate was 83.42% in Laskarpara.
| Laskarpara | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 83.42% | 70.54% |
| Male | 89.95% | 81.69% |
| Total | 86.83% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Laskarpara
The Sex Ratio of Laskarpara is 926. Thus per every 1000 men there were 926 females in Laskarpara. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 1,022 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio ( 926 ) of Laskarpara.
Child Population - Laskarpara
According to Census 2011, there were 752 children between age 0 to 6 years in Laskarpara. Out of which 372 were male while 380 were female.
Working Population - Laskarpara
In Laskarpara Census Town out of total population, 2,285 were engaged in work activities. 93% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 7% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 2,285 workers engaged in Main Work, 186 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 150 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 2,125 | 1,958 | 167 |
| Cultivators | 186 | 184 | 2 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 150 | 139 | 11 |
| Household Industries | 173 | 167 | 6 |
| Other Workers | 1,616 | 1,468 | 148 |
| Marginal Workers | 160 | 114 | 46 |
| Non Working | 4,852 | 1,634 | 3,218 |
Laskarpara Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Laskarpara is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 7,137 | 77.7% | 926 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Laskarpara, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal - Wikipedia