Dhekineja Population, Caste, Working Data Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Census 2011
Dhekineja is a village situated in Garbeta - II block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 35 families residing in the village Dhekineja. The total population of Dhekineja is 165 out of which 73 are males and 92 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Dhekineja is 1,260.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Dhekineja village is 18 which is 11% of the total population. There are 8 male children and 10 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Dhekineja is 1,250 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,260) of Dhekineja village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhekineja is 70.1%. Thus Dhekineja village has higher literacy rate compared to 69% of Paschim Medinipur district. The male literacy rate is 84.62% and the female literacy rate is 58.54% in Dhekineja village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Dhekineja village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Dhekineja Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Dhekineja village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| Literacy | 70.07% | 84.62% | 58.54% |
| Scheduled Caste | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 165 | 73 | 92 |
| Illiterate | 62 | 18 | 44 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 100% of total population in Dhekineja village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Dhekineja village out of total population, 103 were engaged in work activities. 95.1% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 4.9% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 103 workers engaged in Main Work, 95 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 2 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 98 | 47 | 51 |
| Cultivators | 95 | 45 | 50 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Other Workers | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Marginal Workers | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Non Working | 62 | 24 | 38 |
Nearby Villages to Dhekineja,
Below are the list of villages near Dhekineja village in Garbeta - II.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Karasol | 109 |
| Lagiluari | 313 |
| Erimara | 710 |
| Kusumdanga | 573 |
| Keshia | 1,044 |
| Chamtubad | 344 |
| Gotsol | 295 |
| Dhamchia | 1,230 |
| Gotshingla | 764 |
| Panrdaha | 799 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Dhekineja, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Wikipedia