Karnagar Population, Caste, Working Data Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Census 2011
Karnagar is a village situated in Salbani block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 593 families residing in the village Karnagar. The total population of Karnagar is 2,812 out of which 1,392 are males and 1,420 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Karnagar is 1,020.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Karnagar village is 387 which is 14% of the total population. There are 188 male children and 199 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Karnagar is 1,059 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (1,020) of Karnagar village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karnagar is 51.8%. Thus Karnagar village has lower literacy rate compared to 69% of Paschim Medinipur district. The male literacy rate is 63.21% and the female literacy rate is 40.62% in Karnagar village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Karnagar village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Karnagar Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Karnagar village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 387 | 188 | 199 |
| Literacy | 51.84% | 63.21% | 40.62% |
| Scheduled Caste | 531 | 264 | 267 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 334 | 158 | 176 |
| Illiterate | 1,555 | 631 | 924 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 18.9% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 11.9% of total population in Karnagar village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Karnagar village out of total population, 1,316 were engaged in work activities. 52.2% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 47.8% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 1,316 workers engaged in Main Work, 120 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 461 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 687 | 547 | 140 |
| Cultivators | 120 | 115 | 5 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 461 | 349 | 112 |
| Household Industries | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Other Workers | 90 | 67 | 23 |
| Marginal Workers | 629 | 287 | 342 |
| Non Working | 1,496 | 558 | 938 |
Nearby Villages to Karnagar,
Below are the list of villages near Karnagar village in Salbani.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Kismat Bankati | 212 |
| Chandua | 39 |
| Gabru | 1,145 |
| Dangarpara | 1,648 |
| Chanibani | 550 |
| Jambani | 408 |
| Bhabrigere | 490 |
| Kalaberya Bhadutala | 1,107 |
| Baharkala Berya | 851 |
| Khasjangal | 16 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Karnagar, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Wikipedia