Santoshpur Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Haora, West Bengal - Census 2011
Santoshpur is a Census Town city situated in Uluberia - II block of Haora district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 1,576 families residing in the Santoshpur city. The total population of Santoshpur is 7,695 out of which 3,879 are males and 3,816 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Santoshpur is 984.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Santoshpur city is 896 which is 12% of the total population. There are 444 male children and 452 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Santoshpur is 1,018 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (984).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Santoshpur is 84.7%. Thus Santoshpur has higher literacy rate compared to 83.3% of Haora district. The male literacy rate is 88.06% and the female literacy rate is 81.21% in Santoshpur.
Santoshpur Census Town has total administration over 1,576 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.
Santoshpur Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Santoshpur Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 896 | 444 | 452 |
| Literacy | 84.7% | 78% | 71.6% |
| Scheduled Caste | 520 | 257 | 263 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 1,938 | 854 | 1,084 |
Caste-wise Population - Santoshpur
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 6.8% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Santoshpur.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 520 | 257 | 263 |
| Schedule Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Religion-wise Population - Santoshpur
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Santoshpur is 3,756 which is 48.81% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Santoshpur is 3,937 which is 51.16% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Santoshpur as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,756 | (48.81%) | 1,895 | 1,861 |
| Muslim | 3,937 | (51.16%) | 1,982 | 1,955 |
| Christian | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Sikh | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Jain | 1 | (0.01%) | 1 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 1 | (0.01%) | 1 | 0 |
Literacy Rate - Santoshpur
The total literacy rate of Santoshpur was 84.67% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 5,757 literates, males were 3,025 while females were 2,732. Also the male literacy rate was 88.06% and the female literacy rate was 81.21% in Santoshpur.
| Santoshpur | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 81.21% | 70.54% |
| Male | 88.06% | 81.69% |
| Total | 84.67% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Santoshpur
The Sex Ratio of Santoshpur is 984. Thus per every 1000 men there were 984 females in Santoshpur. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 1,018 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio ( 984 ) of Santoshpur.
Child Population - Santoshpur
According to Census 2011, there were 896 children between age 0 to 6 years in Santoshpur. Out of which 444 were male while 452 were female.
Working Population - Santoshpur
In Santoshpur Census Town out of total population, 2,801 were engaged in work activities. 88% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 12% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 2,801 workers engaged in Main Work, 4 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 57 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 2,466 | 2,061 | 405 |
| Cultivators | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 57 | 56 | 1 |
| Household Industries | 1,034 | 791 | 243 |
| Other Workers | 1,371 | 1,211 | 160 |
| Marginal Workers | 335 | 235 | 100 |
| Non Working | 4,894 | 1,583 | 3,311 |
Santoshpur Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Santoshpur is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 7,695 | 74.8% | 984 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Santoshpur, Haora, West Bengal - Wikipedia