Balikhunia Population, Caste, Working Data Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Census 2011
Balikhunia is a village situated in Garbeta - II block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 28 families residing in the village Balikhunia. The total population of Balikhunia is 119 out of which 54 are males and 65 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Balikhunia is 1,204.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Balikhunia village is 12 which is 10% of the total population. There are 3 male children and 9 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Balikhunia is 3,000 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (1,204) of Balikhunia village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balikhunia is 76.6%. Thus Balikhunia village has higher literacy rate compared to 69% of Paschim Medinipur district. The male literacy rate is 86.27% and the female literacy rate is 67.86% in Balikhunia village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Balikhunia village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Balikhunia Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Balikhunia village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 12 | 3 | 9 |
| Literacy | 76.64% | 86.27% | 67.86% |
| Scheduled Caste | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 119 | 54 | 65 |
| Illiterate | 37 | 10 | 27 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 100% of total population in Balikhunia village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Balikhunia village out of total population, 68 were engaged in work activities. 41.2% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 58.8% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 68 workers engaged in Main Work, 21 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 7 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 28 | 23 | 5 |
| Cultivators | 21 | 20 | 1 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Marginal Workers | 40 | 8 | 32 |
| Non Working | 51 | 23 | 28 |
Nearby Villages to Balikhunia,
Below are the list of villages near Balikhunia village in Garbeta - II.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Parakanali | 383 |
| Salbani | 531 |
| Metyal | 251 |
| Chhota Dharampur | 163 |
| Pitli | 207 |
| Nischintapur | 550 |
| Amlachati | 279 |
| Bulanpur | 1,412 |
| Sundargere | 1,553 |
| Hatia | 1,136 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Balikhunia, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Wikipedia