Sonada Khasmahal Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Darjiling, West Bengal - Census 2011
Sonada Khasmahal is a Census Town city situated in Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri block of Darjiling district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 2,541 families residing in the Sonada Khasmahal city. The total population of Sonada Khasmahal is 11,635 out of which 5,793 are males and 5,842 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Sonada Khasmahal is 1,008.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Sonada Khasmahal city is 861 which is 7% of the total population. There are 421 male children and 440 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Sonada Khasmahal is 1,045 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (1,008).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sonada Khasmahal is 88%. Thus Sonada Khasmahal has higher literacy rate compared to 79.6% of Darjiling district. The male literacy rate is 92.76% and the female literacy rate is 83.28% in Sonada Khasmahal.
Sonada Khasmahal Census Town has total administration over 2,541 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.
Sonada Khasmahal Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Sonada Khasmahal Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 861 | 421 | 440 |
| Literacy | 88% | 86% | 77% |
| Scheduled Caste | 652 | 319 | 333 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 4,808 | 2,336 | 2,472 |
| Illiterate | 2,153 | 810 | 1,343 |
Caste-wise Population - Sonada Khasmahal
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 5.6% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 41.3% of total population in Sonada Khasmahal.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 652 | 319 | 333 |
| Schedule Tribe | 4,808 | 2,336 | 2,472 |
Religion-wise Population - Sonada Khasmahal
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Sonada Khasmahal is 5,795 which is 49.81% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Sonada Khasmahal is 236 which is 2.03% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Sonada Khasmahal as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 5,795 | (49.81%) | 2,833 | 2,962 |
| Muslim | 236 | (2.03%) | 135 | 101 |
| Christian | 547 | (4.7%) | 334 | 213 |
| Sikh | 3 | (0.03%) | 1 | 2 |
| Buddhist | 4,970 | (42.72%) | 2,448 | 2,522 |
| Jain | 21 | (0.18%) | 8 | 13 |
| Other Religion | 60 | (0.52%) | 32 | 28 |
| No Religion Specified | 3 | (0.03%) | 2 | 1 |
Literacy Rate - Sonada Khasmahal
The total literacy rate of Sonada Khasmahal was 88.01% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 9,482 literates, males were 4,983 while females were 4,499. Also the male literacy rate was 92.76% and the female literacy rate was 83.28% in Sonada Khasmahal.
| Sonada Khasmahal | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 83.28% | 70.54% |
| Male | 92.76% | 81.69% |
| Total | 88.01% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Sonada Khasmahal
The Sex Ratio of Sonada Khasmahal is 1,008. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,008 females in Sonada Khasmahal. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 1,045 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,008 ) of Sonada Khasmahal.
Child Population - Sonada Khasmahal
According to Census 2011, there were 861 children between age 0 to 6 years in Sonada Khasmahal. Out of which 421 were male while 440 were female.
Working Population - Sonada Khasmahal
In Sonada Khasmahal Census Town out of total population, 3,614 were engaged in work activities. 90.9% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 9.1% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 3,614 workers engaged in Main Work, 225 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 232 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 3,286 | 2,364 | 922 |
| Cultivators | 225 | 117 | 108 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 232 | 152 | 80 |
| Household Industries | 66 | 49 | 17 |
| Other Workers | 2,763 | 2,046 | 717 |
| Marginal Workers | 328 | 201 | 127 |
| Non Working | 8,021 | 3,228 | 4,793 |
Sonada Khasmahal Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Sonada Khasmahal is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 11,635 | 81.5% | 1,008 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Sonada Khasmahal, Darjiling, West Bengal - Wikipedia