Balikhal Population, Caste, Working Data Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Census 2011
Balikhal is a village situated in Binpur - II block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 14 families residing in the village Balikhal. The total population of Balikhal is 73 out of which 32 are males and 41 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Balikhal is 1,281.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Balikhal village is 12 which is 16% of the total population. There are 4 male children and 8 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Balikhal is 2,000 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (1,281) of Balikhal village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balikhal is 49.2%. Thus Balikhal village has lower literacy rate compared to 69% of Paschim Medinipur district. The male literacy rate is 50% and the female literacy rate is 48.48% in Balikhal village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Balikhal village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Balikhal Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Balikhal village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 12 | 4 | 8 |
| Literacy | 49.18% | 50% | 48.48% |
| Scheduled Caste | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 73 | 32 | 41 |
| Illiterate | 43 | 18 | 25 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 100% of total population in Balikhal village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Balikhal village out of total population, 22 were engaged in work activities. 77.3% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 22.7% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 22 workers engaged in Main Work, 2 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 15 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 17 | 16 | 1 |
| Cultivators | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 15 | 14 | 1 |
| Marginal Workers | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Non Working | 51 | 12 | 39 |
Nearby Villages to Balikhal,
Below are the list of villages near Balikhal village in Binpur - II.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Kankatpal | 723 |
| Tilabani | 274 |
| Agyapal | 57 |
| Jadabpur | 229 |
| Kuila | 110 |
| Panch Takarpal | 77 |
| Nachna | 23 |
| Shukunibasa | 110 |
| Josna | 482 |
| Nischintapur | 132 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Balikhal, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Wikipedia