Barakuli Population, Caste, Working Data Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Census 2011
Barakuli is a village situated in Salbani block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 167 families residing in the village Barakuli. The total population of Barakuli is 794 out of which 382 are males and 412 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Barakuli is 1,079.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Barakuli village is 76 which is 10% of the total population. There are 33 male children and 43 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Barakuli is 1,303 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (1,079) of Barakuli village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barakuli is 76.9%. Thus Barakuli village has higher literacy rate compared to 69% of Paschim Medinipur district. The male literacy rate is 85.39% and the female literacy rate is 68.83% in Barakuli village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Barakuli village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Barakuli Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Barakuli village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 76 | 33 | 43 |
| Literacy | 76.88% | 85.39% | 68.83% |
| Scheduled Caste | 119 | 64 | 55 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 132 | 66 | 66 |
| Illiterate | 242 | 84 | 158 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 15% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 16.6% of total population in Barakuli village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Barakuli village out of total population, 336 were engaged in work activities. 63.4% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 36.6% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 336 workers engaged in Main Work, 119 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 47 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 213 | 168 | 45 |
| Cultivators | 119 | 97 | 22 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 47 | 31 | 16 |
| Household Industries | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Other Workers | 41 | 34 | 7 |
| Marginal Workers | 123 | 51 | 72 |
| Non Working | 458 | 163 | 295 |
Nearby Villages to Barakuli,
Below are the list of villages near Barakuli village in Salbani.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Baghghara | 305 |
| Bulanpur | 174 |
| Tilakhuli | 1,974 |
| Chaktarini | 3,324 |
| Golak Chak | 214 |
| Dhangsol | 1,175 |
| Radhangari | 416 |
| Gaighata | 312 |
| Kenduaguri | 170 |
| Tarini Chak | 357 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Barakuli, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Wikipedia