Astajuri Population, Caste, Working Data Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Census 2011
Astajuri is a village situated in Binpur - II block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 74 families residing in the village Astajuri. The total population of Astajuri is 325 out of which 153 are males and 172 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Astajuri is 1,124.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Astajuri village is 28 which is 9% of the total population. There are 16 male children and 12 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Astajuri is 750 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,124) of Astajuri village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Astajuri is 65.7%. Thus Astajuri village has lower literacy rate compared to 69% of Paschim Medinipur district. The male literacy rate is 83.21% and the female literacy rate is 50.62% in Astajuri village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Astajuri village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Astajuri Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Astajuri village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 28 | 16 | 12 |
| Literacy | 65.66% | 83.21% | 50.62% |
| Scheduled Caste | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 321 | 150 | 171 |
| Illiterate | 130 | 39 | 91 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 1.2% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 98.8% of total population in Astajuri village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Astajuri village out of total population, 111 were engaged in work activities. 8.1% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 91.9% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 111 workers engaged in Main Work, 2 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 0 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Cultivators | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Other Workers | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Marginal Workers | 102 | 74 | 28 |
| Non Working | 214 | 74 | 140 |
Nearby Villages to Astajuri,
Below are the list of villages near Astajuri village in Binpur - II.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Belpahari | 1,863 |
| Kalapathar | 461 |
| Nayanagora | 462 |
| Kuldiha | 254 |
| Chholagara | 235 |
| Banshketya | 335 |
| Krishnapur | 572 |
| Turupahari | 147 |
| Ghagra | 142 |
| Domgar | 241 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Astajuri, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Wikipedia