Magrahat Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Census 2011
Magrahat is a Census Town city situated in Magrahat - II block of South Twenty Four Parganas district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 3,430 families residing in the Magrahat city. The total population of Magrahat is 17,392 out of which 8,643 are males and 8,749 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Magrahat is 1,012.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Magrahat city is 2264 which is 13% of the total population. There are 1178 male children and 1086 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Magrahat is 922 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,012).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Magrahat is 74.4%. Thus Magrahat has lower literacy rate compared to 77.5% of South Twenty Four Parganas district. The male literacy rate is 79.52% and the female literacy rate is 69.41% in Magrahat.
Magrahat Census Town has total administration over 3,430 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.
Magrahat Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Magrahat Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 2,264 | 1,178 | 1,086 |
| Literacy | 74.4% | 68.7% | 60.8% |
| Scheduled Caste | 3,842 | 1,969 | 1,873 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 6,137 | 2,707 | 3,430 |
Caste-wise Population - Magrahat
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 22.1% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Magrahat.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 3,842 | 1,969 | 1,873 |
| Schedule Tribe | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Religion-wise Population - Magrahat
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Magrahat is 4,790 which is 27.54% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Magrahat is 11,501 which is 66.13% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Magrahat as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,790 | (27.54%) | 2,450 | 2,340 |
| Muslim | 11,501 | (66.13%) | 5,666 | 5,835 |
| Christian | 1,094 | (6.29%) | 522 | 572 |
| Sikh | 2 | (0.01%) | 2 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 1 | (0.01%) | 1 | 0 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 4 | (0.02%) | 2 | 2 |
Literacy Rate - Magrahat
The total literacy rate of Magrahat was 74.4% in 2011 which is less than average literacy rate 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 11,255 literates, males were 5,936 while females were 5,319. Also the male literacy rate was 79.52% and the female literacy rate was 69.41% in Magrahat.
| Magrahat | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 69.41% | 70.54% |
| Male | 79.52% | 81.69% |
| Total | 74.4% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Magrahat
The Sex Ratio of Magrahat is 1,012. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,012 females in Magrahat. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 922 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,012 ) of Magrahat.
Child Population - Magrahat
According to Census 2011, there were 2,264 children between age 0 to 6 years in Magrahat. Out of which 1,178 were male while 1,086 were female.
Working Population - Magrahat
In Magrahat Census Town out of total population, 5,359 were engaged in work activities. 79.3% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 20.7% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 5,359 workers engaged in Main Work, 194 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 518 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 4,250 | 3,837 | 413 |
| Cultivators | 194 | 188 | 6 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 518 | 482 | 36 |
| Household Industries | 236 | 203 | 33 |
| Other Workers | 3,302 | 2,964 | 338 |
| Marginal Workers | 1,109 | 790 | 319 |
| Non Working | 12,033 | 4,016 | 8,017 |
Magrahat Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Magrahat is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 17,392 | 64.7% | 1,012 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Magrahat, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Wikipedia