Dhajea Khasmahal Population, Caste, Working Data Darjiling, West Bengal - Census 2011
Dhajea Khasmahal is a village situated in Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri block of Darjiling district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 388 families residing in the village Dhajea Khasmahal. The total population of Dhajea Khasmahal is 1,651 out of which 833 are males and 818 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Dhajea Khasmahal is 982.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Dhajea Khasmahal village is 129 which is 8% of the total population. There are 73 male children and 56 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Dhajea Khasmahal is 767 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (982) of Dhajea Khasmahal village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhajea Khasmahal is 83.8%. Thus Dhajea Khasmahal village has higher literacy rate compared to 71.2% of Darjiling district. The male literacy rate is 88.42% and the female literacy rate is 79.13% in Dhajea Khasmahal village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Dhajea Khasmahal village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Dhajea Khasmahal Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Dhajea Khasmahal village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 129 | 73 | 56 |
| Literacy | 83.77% | 88.42% | 79.13% |
| Scheduled Caste | 178 | 96 | 82 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 501 | 249 | 252 |
| Illiterate | 376 | 161 | 215 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 10.8% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 30.3% of total population in Dhajea Khasmahal village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Dhajea Khasmahal village out of total population, 611 were engaged in work activities. 60.9% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 39.1% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 611 workers engaged in Main Work, 21 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 11 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 372 | 232 | 140 |
| Cultivators | 21 | 19 | 2 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 11 | 10 | 1 |
| Other Workers | 340 | 203 | 137 |
| Marginal Workers | 239 | 169 | 70 |
| Non Working | 1,040 | 432 | 608 |
Nearby Villages to Dhajea Khasmahal,
Below are the list of villages near Dhajea Khasmahal village in Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Nagri Farm Tea Garden | 3,655 |
| Dhajea Tea Garden | 1,394 |
| Molatey Tea Garden | 2,285 |
| Samrik Tea Garden | 1,876 |
| Pokhribong Khasmahal | 3,051 |
| Tarzun Tea Garden | 2,232 |
| Sagmaru Tea Garden | 2,229 |
| Gopal Dhara Tea Garden | 2,084 |
| Seyok Tea Garden | 2,207 |
| Soolbongs Tea Garden | 2,196 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Dhajea Khasmahal, Darjiling, West Bengal - Wikipedia