Makhal Tala Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Census 2011
Makhal Tala is a Census Town city situated in Canning - II block of South Twenty Four Parganas district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 2,447 families residing in the Makhal Tala city. The total population of Makhal Tala is 11,192 out of which 5,651 are males and 5,541 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Makhal Tala is 981.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Makhal Tala city is 1799 which is 16% of the total population. There are 918 male children and 881 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Makhal Tala is 960 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (981).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Makhal Tala is 60.3%. Thus Makhal Tala has lower literacy rate compared to 77.5% of South Twenty Four Parganas district. The male literacy rate is 65.81% and the female literacy rate is 54.61% in Makhal Tala.
Makhal Tala Census Town has total administration over 2,447 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.
Makhal Tala Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Makhal Tala Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 1,799 | 918 | 881 |
| Literacy | 60.3% | 55.1% | 45.9% |
| Scheduled Caste | 630 | 315 | 315 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 5,532 | 2,536 | 2,996 |
Caste-wise Population - Makhal Tala
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 5.6% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Makhal Tala.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 630 | 315 | 315 |
| Schedule Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Religion-wise Population - Makhal Tala
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Makhal Tala is 1,522 which is 13.6% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Makhal Tala is 9,612 which is 85.88% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Makhal Tala as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,522 | (13.6%) | 785 | 737 |
| Muslim | 9,612 | (85.88%) | 4,835 | 4,777 |
| Christian | 10 | (0.09%) | 6 | 4 |
| Sikh | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 1 | (0.01%) | 0 | 1 |
| Jain | 1 | (0.01%) | 0 | 1 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 46 | (0.41%) | 25 | 21 |
Literacy Rate - Makhal Tala
The total literacy rate of Makhal Tala was 60.26% in 2011 which is less than average literacy rate 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 5,660 literates, males were 3,115 while females were 2,545. Also the male literacy rate was 65.81% and the female literacy rate was 54.61% in Makhal Tala.
| Makhal Tala | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.61% | 70.54% |
| Male | 65.81% | 81.69% |
| Total | 60.26% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Makhal Tala
The Sex Ratio of Makhal Tala is 981. Thus per every 1000 men there were 981 females in Makhal Tala. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 960 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 981 ) of Makhal Tala.
Child Population - Makhal Tala
According to Census 2011, there were 1,799 children between age 0 to 6 years in Makhal Tala. Out of which 918 were male while 881 were female.
Working Population - Makhal Tala
In Makhal Tala Census Town out of total population, 3,652 were engaged in work activities. 59.8% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 40.2% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 3,652 workers engaged in Main Work, 143 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 663 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 2,184 | 1,884 | 300 |
| Cultivators | 143 | 134 | 9 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 663 | 595 | 68 |
| Household Industries | 97 | 81 | 16 |
| Other Workers | 1,281 | 1,074 | 207 |
| Marginal Workers | 1,468 | 1,014 | 454 |
| Non Working | 7,540 | 2,753 | 4,787 |
Makhal Tala Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Makhal Tala is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 11,192 | 50.6% | 981 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Makhal Tala, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Wikipedia