Akra Markandapur Population, Caste, Working Data Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Census 2011
Akra Markandapur is a village situated in Kharagpur - II block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 109 families residing in the village Akra Markandapur. The total population of Akra Markandapur is 464 out of which 234 are males and 230 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Akra Markandapur is 983.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Akra Markandapur village is 62 which is 13% of the total population. There are 38 male children and 24 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Akra Markandapur is 632 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (983) of Akra Markandapur village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Akra Markandapur is 81.6%. Thus Akra Markandapur village has higher literacy rate compared to 69% of Paschim Medinipur district. The male literacy rate is 89.8% and the female literacy rate is 73.79% in Akra Markandapur village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Akra Markandapur village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Akra Markandapur Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Akra Markandapur village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 62 | 38 | 24 |
| Literacy | 81.59% | 89.8% | 73.79% |
| Scheduled Caste | 130 | 69 | 61 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 144 | 68 | 76 |
| Illiterate | 136 | 58 | 78 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 28% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 31% of total population in Akra Markandapur village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Akra Markandapur village out of total population, 202 were engaged in work activities. 56.4% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 43.6% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 202 workers engaged in Main Work, 12 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 6 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 114 | 110 | 4 |
| Cultivators | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Other Workers | 96 | 92 | 4 |
| Marginal Workers | 88 | 25 | 63 |
| Non Working | 262 | 99 | 163 |
Nearby Villages to Akra Markandapur,
Below are the list of villages near Akra Markandapur village in Kharagpur - II.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Dakshin Markundapur | 129 |
| Durgapur East | 257 |
| Kanikha | 211 |
| Rajsan | 104 |
| Durgapur West | 526 |
| Kulara | 493 |
| Baita | 386 |
| Chaupanya | 987 |
| Bhairabpur | 686 |
| Mendipur | 802 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Akra Markandapur, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Wikipedia