Paiyong Khasmahal Population, Caste, Working Data Darjiling, West Bengal - Census 2011
Paiyong Khasmahal is a village situated in Kalimpong - II block of Darjiling district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 1,185 families residing in the village Paiyong Khasmahal. The total population of Paiyong Khasmahal is 6,423 out of which 3,587 are males and 2,836 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Paiyong Khasmahal is 791.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Paiyong Khasmahal village is 593 which is 9% of the total population. There are 295 male children and 298 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Paiyong Khasmahal is 1,010 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (791) of Paiyong Khasmahal village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paiyong Khasmahal is 86.7%. Thus Paiyong Khasmahal village has higher literacy rate compared to 71.2% of Darjiling district. The male literacy rate is 92.95% and the female literacy rate is 78.68% in Paiyong Khasmahal village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Paiyong Khasmahal village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Paiyong Khasmahal Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Paiyong Khasmahal village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 593 | 295 | 298 |
| Literacy | 86.74% | 92.95% | 78.68% |
| Scheduled Caste | 254 | 127 | 127 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 1,696 | 847 | 849 |
| Illiterate | 1,366 | 527 | 839 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 4% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 26.4% of total population in Paiyong Khasmahal village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Paiyong Khasmahal village out of total population, 2,696 were engaged in work activities. 70% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 30% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 2,696 workers engaged in Main Work, 533 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 250 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 1,888 | 1,664 | 224 |
| Cultivators | 533 | 483 | 50 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 250 | 202 | 48 |
| Household Industries | 32 | 17 | 15 |
| Other Workers | 1,073 | 962 | 111 |
| Marginal Workers | 808 | 554 | 254 |
| Non Working | 3,727 | 1,369 | 2,358 |
Nearby Villages to Paiyong Khasmahal,
Below are the list of villages near Paiyong Khasmahal village in Kalimpong - II.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Dalapachan Khasmahal | 2,549 |
| Santuk Khasmahal | 3,042 |
| Dalapchan Slip Reserve Forest | 42 |
| Dalapchan Ridge Reserve Forest | 49 |
| Chumang Forest | 120 |
| Sangser Khasmahal | 3,516 |
| Git Beong Khasmahal | 2,464 |
| Git Dubling Khasmahal | 3,598 |
| Icha Forest | 165 |
| Paygang Khasmahal | 668 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Paiyong Khasmahal, Darjiling, West Bengal - Wikipedia