Mahadeb Nagar Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Murshidabad, West Bengal - Census 2011
Mahadeb Nagar is a Census Town city situated in Farakka block of Murshidabad district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 3,919 families residing in the Mahadeb Nagar city. The total population of Mahadeb Nagar is 21,737 out of which 10,857 are males and 10,880 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Mahadeb Nagar is 1,002.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Mahadeb Nagar city is 4222 which is 19% of the total population. There are 2105 male children and 2117 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Mahadeb Nagar is 1,006 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (1,002).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahadeb Nagar is 56.1%. Thus Mahadeb Nagar has lower literacy rate compared to 66.6% of Murshidabad district. The male literacy rate is 60.88% and the female literacy rate is 51.31% in Mahadeb Nagar.
Mahadeb Nagar Census Town has total administration over 3,919 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.
Mahadeb Nagar Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Mahadeb Nagar Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 4,222 | 2,105 | 2,117 |
| Literacy | 56.1% | 49.1% | 41.3% |
| Scheduled Caste | 1,666 | 816 | 850 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 11,913 | 5,529 | 6,384 |
Caste-wise Population - Mahadeb Nagar
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 7.7% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Mahadeb Nagar.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 1,666 | 816 | 850 |
| Schedule Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Religion-wise Population - Mahadeb Nagar
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Mahadeb Nagar is 4,098 which is 18.85% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Mahadeb Nagar is 17,621 which is 81.06% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Mahadeb Nagar as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,098 | (18.85%) | 2,058 | 2,040 |
| Muslim | 17,621 | (81.06%) | 8,794 | 8,827 |
| Christian | 1 | (0%) | 0 | 1 |
| Sikh | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 1 | (0%) | 0 | 1 |
| Jain | 2 | (0.01%) | 0 | 2 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 14 | (0.06%) | 5 | 9 |
Literacy Rate - Mahadeb Nagar
The total literacy rate of Mahadeb Nagar was 56.09% in 2011 which is less than average literacy rate 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 9,824 literates, males were 5,328 while females were 4,496. Also the male literacy rate was 60.88% and the female literacy rate was 51.31% in Mahadeb Nagar.
| Mahadeb Nagar | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.31% | 70.54% |
| Male | 60.88% | 81.69% |
| Total | 56.09% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Mahadeb Nagar
The Sex Ratio of Mahadeb Nagar is 1,002. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,002 females in Mahadeb Nagar. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 1,006 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,002 ) of Mahadeb Nagar.
Child Population - Mahadeb Nagar
According to Census 2011, there were 4,222 children between age 0 to 6 years in Mahadeb Nagar. Out of which 2,105 were male while 2,117 were female.
Working Population - Mahadeb Nagar
In Mahadeb Nagar Census Town out of total population, 10,109 were engaged in work activities. 74.2% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 25.8% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 10,109 workers engaged in Main Work, 271 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 942 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 7,503 | 4,188 | 3,315 |
| Cultivators | 271 | 260 | 11 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 942 | 906 | 36 |
| Household Industries | 3,930 | 916 | 3,014 |
| Other Workers | 2,360 | 2,106 | 254 |
| Marginal Workers | 2,606 | 988 | 1,618 |
| Non Working | 11,628 | 5,681 | 5,947 |
Mahadeb Nagar Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Mahadeb Nagar is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 21,737 | 45.2% | 1,002 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Mahadeb Nagar, Murshidabad, West Bengal - Wikipedia