Dakshin Raypur Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Census 2011
Dakshin Raypur is a Census Town city situated in Budge Budge - II block of South Twenty Four Parganas district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 3,351 families residing in the Dakshin Raypur city. The total population of Dakshin Raypur is 14,076 out of which 7,245 are males and 6,831 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Dakshin Raypur is 943.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Dakshin Raypur city is 1488 which is 11% of the total population. There are 780 male children and 708 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Dakshin Raypur is 908 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (943).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dakshin Raypur is 76.3%. Thus Dakshin Raypur has a lower literacy rate compared to 77.5% of South Twenty Four Parganas district. The male literacy rate is 81.3% and the female literacy rate is 71.08% in Dakshin Raypur.
Dakshin Raypur Census Town has total administration over 3,351 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 Raypur Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Dakshin Raypur Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 1,488 | 780 | 708 |
| Literacy | 76.3% | 72.5% | 63.7% |
| Scheduled Caste | 3,330 | 1,694 | 1,636 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Illiterate | 4,468 | 1,989 | 2,479 |
Caste-wise Population - Dakshin Raypur
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 23.7% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Dakshin Raypur.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 3,330 | 1,694 | 1,636 |
| Schedule Tribe | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Religion-wise Population - Dakshin Raypur
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Dakshin Raypur is 9,877 which is 70.17% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Dakshin Raypur is 4,178 which is 29.68% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Dakshin Raypur as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 9,877 | (70.17%) | 5,065 | 4,812 |
| Muslim | 4,178 | (29.68%) | 2,169 | 2,009 |
| Christian | 1 | (0.01%) | 1 | 0 |
| Sikh | 7 | (0.05%) | 4 | 3 |
| Buddhist | 2 | (0.01%) | 0 | 2 |
| Jain | 1 | (0.01%) | 1 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 10 | (0.07%) | 5 | 5 |
Literacy Rate - Dakshin Raypur
The total literacy rate of Dakshin Raypur was 76.33% in 2011 which is greater than the average literacy rate of 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 9,608 literates, males were 5,256 while females were 4,352. Also the male literacy rate was 81.3% and the female literacy rate was 71.08% in Dakshin Raypur.
| Dakshin Raypur | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 71.08% | 70.54% |
| Male | 81.3% | 81.69% |
| Total | 76.33% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Dakshin Raypur
The Sex Ratio of Dakshin Raypur is 943. Thus per every 1000 men there were 943 females in Dakshin Raypur. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 908 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 943 ) of Dakshin Raypur.
Child Population - Dakshin Raypur
According to Census 2011, there were 1,488 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Dakshin Raypur. Out of which 780 were male while 708 were female.
Working Population - Dakshin Raypur
In Dakshin Raypur Census Town out of total population, 5,821 were engaged in work activities. 66.7% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 33.3% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 5,821 workers engaged in Main Work, 42 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 243 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 3,882 | 3,142 | 740 |
| Cultivators | 42 | 36 | 6 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 243 | 234 | 9 |
| Household Industries | 541 | 318 | 223 |
| Other Workers | 3,056 | 2,554 | 502 |
| Marginal Workers | 1,939 | 1,170 | 769 |
| Non Working | 8,255 | 2,933 | 5,322 |
Dakshin Raypur Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Dakshin Raypur is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 14,076 | 68.3% | 943 |
Map of Dakshin Raypur, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Dakshin Raypur, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Wikipedia