Paschim Punropara Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Murshidabad, West Bengal - Census 2011
Paschim Punropara is a Census Town city situated in Suti - II block of Murshidabad district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 8,074 families residing in the Paschim Punropara city. The total population of Paschim Punropara is 40,683 out of which 20,232 are males and 20,451 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Paschim Punropara is 1,011.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Paschim Punropara city is 7562 which is 19% of the total population. There are 3767 male children and 3795 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Paschim Punropara is 1,007 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,011).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paschim Punropara is 55.7%. Thus Paschim Punropara has a lower literacy rate compared to 66.6% of Murshidabad district. The male literacy rate is 61.43% and the female literacy rate is 50% in Paschim Punropara.
Paschim Punropara Census Town has total administration over 8,074 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.
Paschim Punropara Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Paschim Punropara Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 7,562 | 3,767 | 3,795 |
| Literacy | 55.7% | 50% | 40.7% |
| Scheduled Caste | 1,817 | 910 | 907 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Illiterate | 22,241 | 10,118 | 12,123 |
Caste-wise Population - Paschim Punropara
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 4.5% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Paschim Punropara.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 1,817 | 910 | 907 |
| Schedule Tribe | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Religion-wise Population - Paschim Punropara
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Paschim Punropara is 5,705 which is 14.02% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Paschim Punropara is 34,924 which is 85.84% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Paschim Punropara as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 5,705 | (14.02%) | 2,891 | 2,814 |
| Muslim | 34,924 | (85.84%) | 17,315 | 17,609 |
| Christian | 24 | (0.06%) | 11 | 13 |
| Sikh | 1 | (0%) | 1 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Jain | 2 | (0%) | 0 | 2 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 27 | (0.07%) | 14 | 13 |
Literacy Rate - Paschim Punropara
The total literacy rate of Paschim Punropara was 55.68% in 2011 which is less than the average literacy rate of 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 18,442 literates, males were 10,114 while females were 8,328. Also the male literacy rate was 61.43% and the female literacy rate was 50% in Paschim Punropara.
| Paschim Punropara | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 70.54% |
| Male | 61.43% | 81.69% |
| Total | 55.68% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Paschim Punropara
The Sex Ratio of Paschim Punropara is 1,011. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,011 females in Paschim Punropara. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 1,007 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,011 ) of Paschim Punropara.
Child Population - Paschim Punropara
According to Census 2011, there were 7,562 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Paschim Punropara. Out of which 3,767 were male while 3,795 were female.
Working Population - Paschim Punropara
In Paschim Punropara Census Town out of total population, 19,496 were engaged in work activities. 83.8% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 16.2% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 19,496 workers engaged in Main Work, 83 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 221 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 16,344 | 9,058 | 7,286 |
| Cultivators | 83 | 80 | 3 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 221 | 196 | 25 |
| Household Industries | 12,734 | 6,133 | 6,601 |
| Other Workers | 3,306 | 2,649 | 657 |
| Marginal Workers | 3,152 | 974 | 2,178 |
| Non Working | 21,187 | 10,200 | 10,987 |
Paschim Punropara Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Paschim Punropara is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 40,683 | 45.3% | 1,011 |
Map of Paschim Punropara, Murshidabad, West Bengal
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Paschim Punropara, Murshidabad, West Bengal - Wikipedia