Devrukh Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Ratnagiri, Maharashtra - Census 2011
Devrukh is a Census Town city situated in Sangameshwar taluka of Ratnagiri district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 3,068 families residing in the Devrukh city. The total population of Devrukh is 12,689 out of which 6,242 are males and 6,447 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Devrukh is 1,033.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Devrukh city is 1091 which is 9% of the total population. There are 574 male children and 517 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Devrukh is 901 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,033).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Devrukh is 91.4%. Thus Devrukh has a higher literacy rate compared to 82.2% of Ratnagiri district. The male literacy rate is 96.05% and the female literacy rate is 86.9% in Devrukh.
Devrukh Census Town has total administration over 3,068 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.
Devrukh Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Devrukh Census Town.
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Children | 1,091 | 574 | 517 |
Literacy | 91.4% | 87.2% | 79.9% |
Scheduled Caste | 443 | 222 | 221 |
Scheduled Tribe | 49 | 23 | 26 |
Illiterate | 2,092 | 798 | 1,294 |
Caste-wise Population - Devrukh
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 3.5% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.4% of total population in Devrukh.
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Schedule Caste | 443 | 222 | 221 |
Schedule Tribe | 49 | 23 | 26 |
Religion-wise Population - Devrukh
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Devrukh is 10,916 which is 86.03% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Devrukh is 954 which is 7.52% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Devrukh as per Census 2011.
Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
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Hindu | 10,916 | (86.03%) | 5,372 | 5,544 |
Muslim | 954 | (7.52%) | 464 | 490 |
Christian | 7 | (0.06%) | 2 | 5 |
Sikh | 1 | (0.01%) | 1 | 0 |
Buddhist | 550 | (4.33%) | 276 | 274 |
Jain | 260 | (2.05%) | 127 | 133 |
Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
No Religion Specified | 1 | (0.01%) | 0 | 1 |
Literacy Rate - Devrukh
The total literacy rate of Devrukh was 91.37% in 2011 which is greater than the average literacy rate of 82.34% of Maharashtra. Population-wise, out of total 10,597 literates, males were 5,444 while females were 5,153. Also the male literacy rate was 96.05% and the female literacy rate was 86.9% in Devrukh.
Devrukh | Maharashtra | |
---|---|---|
Female | 86.9% | 75.87% |
Male | 96.05% | 88.38% |
Total | 91.37% | 82.34% |
Sex Ratio - Devrukh
The Sex Ratio of Devrukh is 1,033. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,033 females in Devrukh. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 901 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,033 ) of Devrukh.
Child Population - Devrukh
According to Census 2011, there were 1,091 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Devrukh. Out of which 574 were male while 517 were female.
Working Population - Devrukh
In Devrukh Census Town out of total population, 4,785 were engaged in work activities. 76.4% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 23.6% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 4,785 workers engaged in Main Work, 436 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 424 were Agricultural labourers.
Total | Male | Female | |
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Main Workers | 3,654 | 2,850 | 804 |
Cultivators | 436 | 291 | 145 |
Agriculture Labourer | 424 | 279 | 145 |
Household Industries | 123 | 101 | 22 |
Other Workers | 2,671 | 2,179 | 492 |
Marginal Workers | 1,131 | 411 | 720 |
Non Working | 7,904 | 2,981 | 4,923 |
Devrukh Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Devrukh is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
# | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
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1 | Ward No - 1 | 12,689 | 83.5% | 1,033 |
Map of Devrukh, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Devrukh, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra - Wikipedia