Bharanikkavu Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Alappuzha, Kerala - Census 2011
Bharanikkavu is a Census Town city situated in Mavelikkara taluka of Alappuzha district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 4,276 families residing in the Bharanikkavu city. The total population of Bharanikkavu is 15,922 out of which 7,265 are males and 8,657 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Bharanikkavu is 1,192.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Bharanikkavu city is 1344 which is 8% of the total population. There are 665 male children and 679 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Bharanikkavu is 1,021 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,192).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bharanikkavu is 96.7%. Thus Bharanikkavu has a higher literacy rate compared to 95.7% of Alappuzha district. The male literacy rate is 97.97% and the female literacy rate is 95.71% in Bharanikkavu.
Bharanikkavu Census Town has total administration over 4,276 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.
Bharanikkavu Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Bharanikkavu Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 1,344 | 665 | 679 |
| Literacy | 96.7% | 89% | 88.2% |
| Scheduled Caste | 2,563 | 1,228 | 1,335 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 22 | 7 | 15 |
| Illiterate | 1,820 | 799 | 1,021 |
Caste-wise Population - Bharanikkavu
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 16.1% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.1% of total population in Bharanikkavu.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 2,563 | 1,228 | 1,335 |
| Schedule Tribe | 22 | 7 | 15 |
Religion-wise Population - Bharanikkavu
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Bharanikkavu is 13,236 which is 83.13% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Bharanikkavu is 392 which is 2.46% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Bharanikkavu as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 13,236 | (83.13%) | 6,055 | 7,181 |
| Muslim | 392 | (2.46%) | 189 | 203 |
| Christian | 2,194 | (13.78%) | 981 | 1,213 |
| Sikh | 2 | (0.01%) | 0 | 2 |
| Buddhist | 2 | (0.01%) | 1 | 1 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 1 | (0.01%) | 1 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 95 | (0.6%) | 38 | 57 |
Literacy Rate - Bharanikkavu
The total literacy rate of Bharanikkavu was 96.73% in 2011 which is greater than the average literacy rate of 94% of Kerala. Population-wise, out of total 14,102 literates, males were 6,466 while females were 7,636. Also the male literacy rate was 97.97% and the female literacy rate was 95.71% in Bharanikkavu.
| Bharanikkavu | Kerala | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 95.71% | 92.07% |
| Male | 97.97% | 96.11% |
| Total | 96.73% | 94% |
Sex Ratio - Bharanikkavu
The Sex Ratio of Bharanikkavu is 1,192. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,192 females in Bharanikkavu. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 1,021 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,192 ) of Bharanikkavu.
Child Population - Bharanikkavu
According to Census 2011, there were 1,344 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Bharanikkavu. Out of which 665 were male while 679 were female.
Working Population - Bharanikkavu
In Bharanikkavu Census Town out of total population, 5,043 were engaged in work activities. 78% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 22% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 5,043 workers engaged in Main Work, 154 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 380 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 3,934 | 2,956 | 978 |
| Cultivators | 154 | 130 | 24 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 380 | 294 | 86 |
| Household Industries | 124 | 93 | 31 |
| Other Workers | 3,276 | 2,439 | 837 |
| Marginal Workers | 1,109 | 534 | 575 |
| Non Working | 10,879 | 3,775 | 7,104 |
Bharanikkavu Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Bharanikkavu is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 15,922 | 88.6% | 1,192 |
Map of Bharanikkavu, Alappuzha, Kerala
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Bharanikkavu, Alappuzha, Kerala - Wikipedia