Dhakuria Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data North Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Census 2011
Dhakuria is a Census Town city situated in Gaighata block of North Twenty Four Parganas district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 2,532 families residing in the Dhakuria city. The total population of Dhakuria is 10,165 out of which 5,054 are males and 5,111 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Dhakuria is 1,011.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Dhakuria city is 836 which is 8% of the total population. There are 417 male children and 419 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Dhakuria is 1,005 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,011).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhakuria is 84.1%. Thus Dhakuria has a higher literacy rate compared to 84.1% of North Twenty Four Parganas district. The male literacy rate is 88.4% and the female literacy rate is 79.92% in Dhakuria.
Dhakuria Census Town has total administration over 2,532 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.
Dhakuria Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Dhakuria Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 836 | 417 | 419 |
| Literacy | 84.1% | 81.1% | 73.4% |
| Scheduled Caste | 4,648 | 2,277 | 2,371 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 50 | 25 | 25 |
| Illiterate | 2,316 | 955 | 1,361 |
Caste-wise Population - Dhakuria
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 45.7% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.5% of total population in Dhakuria.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 4,648 | 2,277 | 2,371 |
| Schedule Tribe | 50 | 25 | 25 |
Religion-wise Population - Dhakuria
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Dhakuria is 10,109 which is 99.45% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Dhakuria is 51 which is 0.5% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Dhakuria as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 10,109 | (99.45%) | 5,027 | 5,082 |
| Muslim | 51 | (0.5%) | 24 | 27 |
| Christian | 1 | (0.01%) | 1 | 0 |
| Sikh | 1 | (0.01%) | 0 | 1 |
| Buddhist | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Jain | 1 | (0.01%) | 1 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 2 | (0.02%) | 1 | 1 |
Literacy Rate - Dhakuria
The total literacy rate of Dhakuria was 84.14% in 2011 which is greater than the average literacy rate of 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 7,849 literates, males were 4,099 while females were 3,750. Also the male literacy rate was 88.4% and the female literacy rate was 79.92% in Dhakuria.
| Dhakuria | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 79.92% | 70.54% |
| Male | 88.4% | 81.69% |
| Total | 84.14% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Dhakuria
The Sex Ratio of Dhakuria is 1,011. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,011 females in Dhakuria. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 1,005 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,011 ) of Dhakuria.
Child Population - Dhakuria
According to Census 2011, there were 836 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Dhakuria. Out of which 417 were male while 419 were female.
Working Population - Dhakuria
In Dhakuria Census Town out of total population, 3,393 were engaged in work activities. 90.2% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 9.8% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 3,393 workers engaged in Main Work, 39 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 152 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 3,061 | 2,585 | 476 |
| Cultivators | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 152 | 125 | 27 |
| Household Industries | 157 | 98 | 59 |
| Other Workers | 2,713 | 2,323 | 390 |
| Marginal Workers | 332 | 213 | 119 |
| Non Working | 6,772 | 2,256 | 4,516 |
Dhakuria Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Dhakuria is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 10,165 | 77.2% | 1,011 |
Map of Dhakuria, North Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Dhakuria, North Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Wikipedia