Soriang Khasmahal Population, Caste, Working Data Darjiling, West Bengal - Census 2011
Soriang Khasmahal is a village situated in Rangli Rangliot block of Darjiling district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 335 families residing in the village Soriang Khasmahal. The total population of Soriang Khasmahal is 1,538 out of which 747 are males and 791 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Soriang Khasmahal is 1,059.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Soriang Khasmahal village is 149 which is 10% of the total population. There are 74 male children and 75 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Soriang Khasmahal is 1,014 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,059) of Soriang Khasmahal village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Soriang Khasmahal is 76.8%. Thus Soriang Khasmahal village has higher literacy rate compared to 71.2% of Darjiling district. The male literacy rate is 84.99% and the female literacy rate is 69.13% in Soriang Khasmahal village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Soriang Khasmahal village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Soriang Khasmahal Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Soriang Khasmahal village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 149 | 74 | 75 |
| Literacy | 76.82% | 84.99% | 69.13% |
| Scheduled Caste | 36 | 15 | 21 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 1,250 | 614 | 636 |
| Illiterate | 471 | 175 | 296 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 2.3% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 81.3% of total population in Soriang Khasmahal village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Soriang Khasmahal village out of total population, 918 were engaged in work activities. 32% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 68% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 918 workers engaged in Main Work, 174 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 77 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 294 | 151 | 143 |
| Cultivators | 174 | 81 | 93 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 77 | 41 | 36 |
| Household Industries | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Other Workers | 29 | 22 | 7 |
| Marginal Workers | 624 | 305 | 319 |
| Non Working | 620 | 291 | 329 |
Nearby Villages to Soriang Khasmahal,
Below are the list of villages near Soriang Khasmahal village in Rangli Rangliot.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Takling Khasmahal | 1,153 |
| Chegra Khasmahal | 1,010 |
| Chhota Mungwa | 807 |
| Kolbong Khasmahal | 602 |
| Bara Mungwa | 1,506 |
| Rayak Khasmahal | 378 |
| Peshok Tea Garden | 4,200 |
| Lingding Khasmahal | 588 |
| Lapchu Tea Garden | 1,809 |
| Hum Tukdah Khasmahal | 3,014 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Soriang Khasmahal, Darjiling, West Bengal - Wikipedia