Maharaj Nagar Population, Caste, Working Data Puruliya, West Bengal - Census 2011
Maharaj Nagar is a village situated in Neturia block of Puruliya district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 93 families residing in the village Maharaj Nagar. The total population of Maharaj Nagar is 517 out of which 272 are males and 245 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Maharaj Nagar is 901.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Maharaj Nagar village is 55 which is 11% of the total population. There are 28 male children and 27 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Maharaj Nagar is 964 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (901) of Maharaj Nagar village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maharaj Nagar is 59.5%. Thus Maharaj Nagar village has higher literacy rate compared to 55.5% of Puruliya district. The male literacy rate is 72.54% and the female literacy rate is 44.95% in Maharaj Nagar village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Maharaj Nagar village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Maharaj Nagar Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Maharaj Nagar village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 55 | 28 | 27 |
| Literacy | 59.52% | 72.54% | 44.95% |
| Scheduled Caste | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 469 | 246 | 223 |
| Illiterate | 242 | 95 | 147 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 90.7% of total population in Maharaj Nagar village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Maharaj Nagar village out of total population, 309 were engaged in work activities. 16.2% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 83.8% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 309 workers engaged in Main Work, 30 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 7 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 50 | 47 | 3 |
| Cultivators | 30 | 29 | 1 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Other Workers | 13 | 12 | 1 |
| Marginal Workers | 259 | 119 | 140 |
| Non Working | 208 | 106 | 102 |
Nearby Villages to Maharaj Nagar,
Below are the list of villages near Maharaj Nagar village in Neturia.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Haridi | 1,046 |
| Janardandi | 686 |
| Gobag | 1,395 |
| Hetyabahal | 330 |
| Ankduara | 351 |
| Raghudi | 614 |
| Kachbel | 506 |
| Gar Panchkot | 1,415 |
| Pahargora | 961 |
| Parbbatpur | 943 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Maharaj Nagar, Puruliya, West Bengal - Wikipedia