Banshra Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Census 2011
Banshra is a Census Town city situated in Canning - I block of South Twenty Four Parganas district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 6,607 families residing in the Banshra city. The total population of Banshra is 29,521 out of which 14,814 are males and 14,707 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Banshra is 993.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Banshra city is 3548 which is 12% of the total population. There are 1807 male children and 1741 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Banshra is 963 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (993).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banshra is 76.7%. Thus Banshra has a lower literacy rate compared to 77.5% of South Twenty Four Parganas district. The male literacy rate is 82.92% and the female literacy rate is 70.37% in Banshra.
Banshra Census Town has total administration over 6,607 houses to which it supplies basic amenities such as water and sewerage. It is also authorized to build roads within Census Town limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.
Banshra Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Banshra Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 3,548 | 1,807 | 1,741 |
| Literacy | 76.7% | 72.8% | 62% |
| Scheduled Caste | 11,497 | 5,853 | 5,644 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Illiterate | 9,612 | 4,029 | 5,583 |
Caste-wise Population - Banshra
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 38.9% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Banshra.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 11,497 | 5,853 | 5,644 |
| Schedule Tribe | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Religion-wise Population - Banshra
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Banshra is 17,208 which is 58.29% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Banshra is 12,239 which is 41.46% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Banshra as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 17,208 | (58.29%) | 8,744 | 8,464 |
| Muslim | 12,239 | (41.46%) | 6,034 | 6,205 |
| Christian | 30 | (0.1%) | 15 | 15 |
| Sikh | 3 | (0.01%) | 1 | 2 |
| Buddhist | 2 | (0.01%) | 2 | 0 |
| Jain | 1 | (0%) | 1 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 1 | (0%) | 1 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 37 | (0.13%) | 16 | 21 |
Literacy Rate - Banshra
The total literacy rate of Banshra was 76.65% in 2011 which is greater than the average literacy rate of 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 19,909 literates, males were 10,785 while females were 9,124. Also the male literacy rate was 82.92% and the female literacy rate was 70.37% in Banshra.
| Banshra | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 70.37% | 70.54% |
| Male | 82.92% | 81.69% |
| Total | 76.65% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Banshra
The Sex Ratio of Banshra is 993. Thus per every 1000 men there were 993 females in Banshra. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 963 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 993 ) of Banshra.
Child Population - Banshra
According to Census 2011, there were 3,548 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Banshra. Out of which 1,807 were male while 1,741 were female.
Working Population - Banshra
In Banshra Census Town out of total population, 11,676 were engaged in work activities. 63.9% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 36.1% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 11,676 workers engaged in Main Work, 488 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 461 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 7,458 | 6,388 | 1,070 |
| Cultivators | 488 | 469 | 19 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 461 | 432 | 29 |
| Household Industries | 238 | 184 | 54 |
| Other Workers | 6,271 | 5,303 | 968 |
| Marginal Workers | 4,218 | 2,239 | 1,979 |
| Non Working | 17,845 | 6,187 | 11,658 |
Banshra Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Banshra is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 29,521 | 67.4% | 993 |
Map of Banshra, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Banshra, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Wikipedia