Benjanhari Acharial (P) Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Census 2011
Benjanhari Acharial (P) is a Census Town city situated in Budge Budge - I block of South Twenty Four Parganas district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 1,244 families residing in the Benjanhari Acharial (P) city. The total population of Benjanhari Acharial (P) is 5,187 out of which 2,609 are males and 2,578 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Benjanhari Acharial (P) is 988.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Benjanhari Acharial (P) city is 489 which is 9% of the total population. There are 253 male children and 236 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Benjanhari Acharial (P) is 933 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (988).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Benjanhari Acharial (P) is 79.2%. Thus Benjanhari Acharial (P) has a higher literacy rate compared to 77.5% of South Twenty Four Parganas district. The male literacy rate is 84.17% and the female literacy rate is 74.17% in Benjanhari Acharial (P).
Benjanhari Acharial (P) Census Town has total administration over 1,244 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.
Benjanhari Acharial (P) Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Benjanhari Acharial (P) Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 489 | 253 | 236 |
| Literacy | 79.2% | 76% | 67.4% |
| Scheduled Caste | 2,341 | 1,194 | 1,147 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 1,467 | 626 | 841 |
Caste-wise Population - Benjanhari Acharial (P)
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 45.1% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Benjanhari Acharial (P).
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 2,341 | 1,194 | 1,147 |
| Schedule Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Religion-wise Population - Benjanhari Acharial (P)
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Benjanhari Acharial (P) is 3,150 which is 60.73% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Benjanhari Acharial (P) is 2,031 which is 39.16% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Benjanhari Acharial (P) as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,150 | (60.73%) | 1,592 | 1,558 |
| Muslim | 2,031 | (39.16%) | 1,014 | 1,017 |
| Christian | 5 | (0.1%) | 3 | 2 |
| Sikh | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 1 | (0.02%) | 0 | 1 |
Literacy Rate - Benjanhari Acharial (P)
The total literacy rate of Benjanhari Acharial (P) was 79.18% in 2011 which is greater than the average literacy rate of 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 3,720 literates, males were 1,983 while females were 1,737. Also the male literacy rate was 84.17% and the female literacy rate was 74.17% in Benjanhari Acharial (P).
| Benjanhari Acharial (P) | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 74.17% | 70.54% |
| Male | 84.17% | 81.69% |
| Total | 79.18% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Benjanhari Acharial (P)
The Sex Ratio of Benjanhari Acharial (P) is 988. Thus per every 1000 men there were 988 females in Benjanhari Acharial (P). Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 933 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 988 ) of Benjanhari Acharial (P).
Child Population - Benjanhari Acharial (P)
According to Census 2011, there were 489 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Benjanhari Acharial (P). Out of which 253 were male while 236 were female.
Working Population - Benjanhari Acharial (P)
In Benjanhari Acharial (P) Census Town out of total population, 1,836 were engaged in work activities. 75.4% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 24.6% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 1,836 workers engaged in Main Work, 26 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 35 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 1,385 | 1,198 | 187 |
| Cultivators | 26 | 22 | 4 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| Household Industries | 54 | 34 | 20 |
| Other Workers | 1,270 | 1,107 | 163 |
| Marginal Workers | 451 | 297 | 154 |
| Non Working | 3,351 | 1,114 | 2,237 |
Benjanhari Acharial (P) Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Benjanhari Acharial (P) is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 5,187 | 71.7% | 988 |
Map of Benjanhari Acharial (P), South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Benjanhari Acharial (P), South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Wikipedia