Khasjangal Cantonment Population, Caste, Working Data Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Census 2011
Khasjangal Cantonment is a village situated in Midnapore block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 906 families residing in the village Khasjangal Cantonment. The total population of Khasjangal Cantonment is 4,080 out of which 2,033 are males and 2,047 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Khasjangal Cantonment is 1,007.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Khasjangal Cantonment village is 433 which is 11% of the total population. There are 210 male children and 223 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Khasjangal Cantonment is 1,062 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (1,007) of Khasjangal Cantonment village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khasjangal Cantonment is 78.4%. Thus Khasjangal Cantonment village has higher literacy rate compared to 69% of Paschim Medinipur district. The male literacy rate is 83.6% and the female literacy rate is 73.19% in Khasjangal Cantonment village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Khasjangal Cantonment village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Khasjangal Cantonment Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Khasjangal Cantonment village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 433 | 210 | 223 |
| Literacy | 78.39% | 83.6% | 73.19% |
| Scheduled Caste | 1,162 | 582 | 580 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 703 | 357 | 346 |
| Illiterate | 1,221 | 509 | 712 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 28.5% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 17.2% of total population in Khasjangal Cantonment village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Khasjangal Cantonment village out of total population, 1,604 were engaged in work activities. 63.3% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 36.7% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 1,604 workers engaged in Main Work, 16 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 28 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 1,015 | 798 | 217 |
| Cultivators | 16 | 14 | 2 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 28 | 20 | 8 |
| Household Industries | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Other Workers | 967 | 762 | 205 |
| Marginal Workers | 589 | 357 | 232 |
| Non Working | 2,476 | 878 | 1,598 |
Nearby Villages to Khasjangal Cantonment,
Below are the list of villages near Khasjangal Cantonment village in Midnapore.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Madarpur | 1,736 |
| Narampur | 876 |
| Bhaluk Khulya | 1,034 |
| Istriganj | 3 |
| Uttar Amchhata | 436 |
| Maliara | 3,484 |
| Dakshin Amchhatagolapi Chak | 1,808 |
| Bhaika Chak | 565 |
| Amratala | 61 |
| Khasjangal | 538 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Khasjangal Cantonment, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Wikipedia