Uttar Durgapur Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Census 2011
Uttar Durgapur is a Census Town city situated in Jaynagar - I block of South Twenty Four Parganas district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 1,187 families residing in the Uttar Durgapur city. The total population of Uttar Durgapur is 5,723 out of which 2,937 are males and 2,786 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Uttar Durgapur is 949.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Uttar Durgapur city is 727 which is 13% of the total population. There are 348 male children and 379 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Uttar Durgapur is 1,089 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (949).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Uttar Durgapur is 83.9%. Thus Uttar Durgapur has higher literacy rate compared to 77.5% of South Twenty Four Parganas district. The male literacy rate is 88.64% and the female literacy rate is 78.77% in Uttar Durgapur.
Uttar Durgapur Census Town has total administration over 1,187 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.
Uttar Durgapur Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Uttar Durgapur Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 727 | 348 | 379 |
| Literacy | 83.9% | 78.1% | 68.1% |
| Scheduled Caste | 25 | 13 | 12 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 1,532 | 642 | 890 |
Caste-wise Population - Uttar Durgapur
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0.4% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Uttar Durgapur.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 25 | 13 | 12 |
| Schedule Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Religion-wise Population - Uttar Durgapur
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Uttar Durgapur is 2,017 which is 35.24% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Uttar Durgapur is 3,555 which is 62.12% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Uttar Durgapur as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,017 | (35.24%) | 1,039 | 978 |
| Muslim | 3,555 | (62.12%) | 1,819 | 1,736 |
| Christian | 52 | (0.91%) | 26 | 26 |
| Sikh | 7 | (0.12%) | 4 | 3 |
| Buddhist | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Jain | 2 | (0.03%) | 0 | 2 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 90 | (1.57%) | 49 | 41 |
Literacy Rate - Uttar Durgapur
The total literacy rate of Uttar Durgapur was 83.89% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 4,191 literates, males were 2,295 while females were 1,896. Also the male literacy rate was 88.64% and the female literacy rate was 78.77% in Uttar Durgapur.
| Uttar Durgapur | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 78.77% | 70.54% |
| Male | 88.64% | 81.69% |
| Total | 83.89% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Uttar Durgapur
The Sex Ratio of Uttar Durgapur is 949. Thus per every 1000 men there were 949 females in Uttar Durgapur. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 1,089 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio ( 949 ) of Uttar Durgapur.
Child Population - Uttar Durgapur
According to Census 2011, there were 727 children between age 0 to 6 years in Uttar Durgapur. Out of which 348 were male while 379 were female.
Working Population - Uttar Durgapur
In Uttar Durgapur Census Town out of total population, 2,011 were engaged in work activities. 64.7% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 35.3% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 2,011 workers engaged in Main Work, 12 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 41 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 1,301 | 1,163 | 138 |
| Cultivators | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 41 | 38 | 3 |
| Household Industries | 51 | 39 | 12 |
| Other Workers | 1,197 | 1,074 | 123 |
| Marginal Workers | 710 | 478 | 232 |
| Non Working | 3,712 | 1,296 | 2,416 |
Uttar Durgapur Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Uttar Durgapur is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 5,723 | 73.2% | 949 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Uttar Durgapur, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Wikipedia