Megh Dam Population, Caste, Working Data Goalpara, Assam - Census 2011
Megh Dam is a village situated in Balijana circle of Goalpara district in Assam. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 75 families residing in the village Megh Dam. The total population of Megh Dam is 369 out of which 171 are males and 198 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Megh Dam is 1,158.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Megh Dam village is 52 which is 14% of the total population. There are 19 male children and 33 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Megh Dam is 1,737 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (1,158) of Megh Dam village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Megh Dam is 91.8%. Thus Megh Dam village has higher literacy rate compared to 55.9% of Goalpara district. The male literacy rate is 96.71% and the female literacy rate is 87.27% in Megh Dam village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Megh Dam village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Megh Dam Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Megh Dam village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 52 | 19 | 33 |
| Literacy | 91.8% | 96.71% | 87.27% |
| Scheduled Caste | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 365 | 167 | 198 |
| Illiterate | 78 | 24 | 54 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0.3% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 98.9% of total population in Megh Dam village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Megh Dam village out of total population, 272 were engaged in work activities. 57% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 43% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 272 workers engaged in Main Work, 145 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 1 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 155 | 84 | 71 |
| Cultivators | 145 | 75 | 70 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other Workers | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| Marginal Workers | 117 | 45 | 72 |
| Non Working | 97 | 42 | 55 |
Nearby Villages to Megh Dam,
Below are the list of villages near Megh Dam village in Balijana.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Hati Gaon | 1,148 |
| Khakshipara | 203 |
| Ajagar Pahar N.C. | 977 |
| Rangchai | 753 |
| Kukuria Pt-II | 1,412 |
| Badhapur | 575 |
| Kukuria Pt-I | 1,179 |
| Sijukona | 474 |
| Kalapani | 1,670 |
| Hasila Bill | 2,618 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Megh Dam, Goalpara, Assam - Wikipedia