Banshkatia Population, Caste, Working Data Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Census 2011
Banshkatia is a village situated in Jhargram block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 17 families residing in the village Banshkatia. The total population of Banshkatia is 68 out of which 31 are males and 37 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Banshkatia is 1,194.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Banshkatia village is 11 which is 16% of the total population. There are 3 male children and 8 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Banshkatia is 2,667 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (1,194) of Banshkatia village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banshkatia is 70.2%. Thus Banshkatia village has higher literacy rate compared to 69% of Paschim Medinipur district. The male literacy rate is 75% and the female literacy rate is 65.52% in Banshkatia village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Banshkatia village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Banshkatia Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Banshkatia village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 11 | 3 | 8 |
| Literacy | 70.18% | 75% | 65.52% |
| Scheduled Caste | 53 | 22 | 31 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 28 | 10 | 18 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 77.9% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Banshkatia village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Banshkatia village out of total population, 26 were engaged in work activities. 19.2% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 80.8% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 26 workers engaged in Main Work, 0 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 0 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Workers | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Marginal Workers | 21 | 13 | 8 |
| Non Working | 42 | 13 | 29 |
Nearby Villages to Banshkatia,
Below are the list of villages near Banshkatia village in Jhargram.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Pheko | 137 |
| Madhabpur | 202 |
| Barakala | 196 |
| Tentuldanga | 168 |
| Naghata | 44 |
| Nayagram | 566 |
| Pratappur | 106 |
| Marai Khunti | 983 |
| Asti | 183 |
| Kumarduba | 304 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Banshkatia, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Wikipedia