Chapakhowa Town Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Tinsukia, Assam - Census 2011
Chapakhowa Town is a Census Town city situated in Sadiya circle of Tinsukia district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 2,269 families residing in the Chapakhowa Town city. The total population of Chapakhowa Town is 10,305 out of which 5,327 are males and 4,978 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Chapakhowa Town is 934.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Chapakhowa Town city is 1117 which is 11% of the total population. There are 592 male children and 525 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Chapakhowa Town is 887 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (934).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chapakhowa Town is 85.1%. Thus Chapakhowa Town has a higher literacy rate compared to 69.7% of Tinsukia district. The male literacy rate is 89.82% and the female literacy rate is 80.06% in Chapakhowa Town.
Chapakhowa Town Census Town has total administration over 2,269 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.
Chapakhowa Town Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Chapakhowa Town Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 1,117 | 592 | 525 |
| Literacy | 85.1% | 79.8% | 71.6% |
| Scheduled Caste | 373 | 184 | 189 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 1,050 | 555 | 495 |
| Illiterate | 2,487 | 1,074 | 1,413 |
Caste-wise Population - Chapakhowa Town
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 3.6% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 10.2% of total population in Chapakhowa Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 373 | 184 | 189 |
| Schedule Tribe | 1,050 | 555 | 495 |
Religion-wise Population - Chapakhowa Town
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Chapakhowa Town is 8,944 which is 86.79% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Chapakhowa Town is 1,253 which is 12.16% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Chapakhowa Town as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 8,944 | (86.79%) | 4,624 | 4,320 |
| Muslim | 1,253 | (12.16%) | 646 | 607 |
| Christian | 20 | (0.19%) | 10 | 10 |
| Sikh | 9 | (0.09%) | 5 | 4 |
| Buddhist | 68 | (0.66%) | 36 | 32 |
| Jain | 3 | (0.03%) | 0 | 3 |
| Other Religion | 5 | (0.05%) | 4 | 1 |
| No Religion Specified | 3 | (0.03%) | 2 | 1 |
Literacy Rate - Chapakhowa Town
The total literacy rate of Chapakhowa Town was 85.09% in 2011 which is greater than the average literacy rate of 72.19% of Assam. Population-wise, out of total 7,818 literates, males were 4,253 while females were 3,565. Also the male literacy rate was 89.82% and the female literacy rate was 80.06% in Chapakhowa Town.
| Chapakhowa Town | Assam | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 80.06% | 66.27% |
| Male | 89.82% | 77.85% |
| Total | 85.09% | 72.19% |
Sex Ratio - Chapakhowa Town
The Sex Ratio of Chapakhowa Town is 934. Thus per every 1000 men there were 934 females in Chapakhowa Town. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 887 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 934 ) of Chapakhowa Town.
Child Population - Chapakhowa Town
According to Census 2011, there were 1,117 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Chapakhowa Town. Out of which 592 were male while 525 were female.
Working Population - Chapakhowa Town
In Chapakhowa Town Census Town out of total population, 3,972 were engaged in work activities. 78.1% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 21.9% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 3,972 workers engaged in Main Work, 567 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 55 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 3,103 | 2,518 | 585 |
| Cultivators | 567 | 445 | 122 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 55 | 42 | 13 |
| Household Industries | 37 | 32 | 5 |
| Other Workers | 2,444 | 1,999 | 445 |
| Marginal Workers | 869 | 369 | 500 |
| Non Working | 6,333 | 2,440 | 3,893 |
Chapakhowa Town Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Chapakhowa Town is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 10,305 | 75.9% | 934 |
Map of Chapakhowa Town, Tinsukia, Assam
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Chapakhowa Town, Tinsukia, Assam - Wikipedia