Dakshin Chatra Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data North Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Census 2011
Dakshin Chatra is a Census Town city situated in Baduria block of North Twenty Four Parganas district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 1,813 families residing in the Dakshin Chatra city. The total population of Dakshin Chatra is 7,275 out of which 3,697 are males and 3,578 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Dakshin Chatra is 968.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Dakshin Chatra city is 591 which is 8% of the total population. There are 289 male children and 302 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Dakshin Chatra is 1,045 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (968).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dakshin Chatra is 87.2%. Thus Dakshin Chatra has a higher literacy rate compared to 84.1% of North Twenty Four Parganas district. The male literacy rate is 91.37% and the female literacy rate is 82.88% in Dakshin Chatra.
Dakshin Chatra Census Town has total administration over 1,813 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.
Dakshin Chatra Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Dakshin Chatra Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 591 | 289 | 302 |
| Literacy | 87.2% | 84.2% | 75.9% |
| Scheduled Caste | 2,539 | 1,289 | 1,250 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 142 | 69 | 73 |
| Illiterate | 1,446 | 583 | 863 |
Caste-wise Population - Dakshin Chatra
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 34.9% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 2% of total population in Dakshin Chatra.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 2,539 | 1,289 | 1,250 |
| Schedule Tribe | 142 | 69 | 73 |
Religion-wise Population - Dakshin Chatra
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Dakshin Chatra is 7,028 which is 96.6% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Dakshin Chatra is 244 which is 3.35% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Dakshin Chatra as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 7,028 | (96.6%) | 3,571 | 3,457 |
| Muslim | 244 | (3.35%) | 123 | 121 |
| Christian | 2 | (0.03%) | 2 | 0 |
| 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 | (0.01%) | 1 | 0 |
Literacy Rate - Dakshin Chatra
The total literacy rate of Dakshin Chatra was 87.21% in 2011 which is greater than the average literacy rate of 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 5,829 literates, males were 3,114 while females were 2,715. Also the male literacy rate was 91.37% and the female literacy rate was 82.88% in Dakshin Chatra.
| Dakshin Chatra | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 82.88% | 70.54% |
| Male | 91.37% | 81.69% |
| Total | 87.21% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Dakshin Chatra
The Sex Ratio of Dakshin Chatra is 968. Thus per every 1000 men there were 968 females in Dakshin Chatra. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 1,045 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio ( 968 ) of Dakshin Chatra.
Child Population - Dakshin Chatra
According to Census 2011, there were 591 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Dakshin Chatra. Out of which 289 were male while 302 were female.
Working Population - Dakshin Chatra
In Dakshin Chatra Census Town out of total population, 2,662 were engaged in work activities. 88.1% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 11.9% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 2,662 workers engaged in Main Work, 64 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 205 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 2,345 | 1,980 | 365 |
| Cultivators | 64 | 64 | 0 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 205 | 190 | 15 |
| Household Industries | 219 | 123 | 96 |
| Other Workers | 1,857 | 1,603 | 254 |
| Marginal Workers | 317 | 165 | 152 |
| Non Working | 4,613 | 1,552 | 3,061 |
Dakshin Chatra Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Dakshin Chatra is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 7,275 | 80.1% | 968 |
Map of Dakshin Chatra, North Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Dakshin Chatra, North Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Wikipedia