Radhanagar Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Census 2011
Radhanagar is a Census Town city situated in Sonarpur block of South Twenty Four Parganas district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 1,546 families residing in the Radhanagar city. The total population of Radhanagar is 6,675 out of which 3,375 are males and 3,300 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Radhanagar is 978.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Radhanagar city is 711 which is 11% of the total population. There are 376 male children and 335 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Radhanagar is 891 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (978).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Radhanagar is 72.1%. Thus Radhanagar has a lower literacy rate compared to 77.5% of South Twenty Four Parganas district. The male literacy rate is 80.39% and the female literacy rate is 63.78% in Radhanagar.
Radhanagar Census Town has total administration over 1,546 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.
Radhanagar Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Radhanagar Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 711 | 376 | 335 |
| Literacy | 72.1% | 71.4% | 57.3% |
| Scheduled Caste | 5,298 | 2,649 | 2,649 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Illiterate | 2,373 | 964 | 1,409 |
Caste-wise Population - Radhanagar
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 79.4% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.1% of total population in Radhanagar.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 5,298 | 2,649 | 2,649 |
| Schedule Tribe | 9 | 7 | 2 |
Religion-wise Population - Radhanagar
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Radhanagar is 6,626 which is 99.27% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Radhanagar is 7 which is 0.1% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Radhanagar as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 6,626 | (99.27%) | 3,346 | 3,280 |
| Muslim | 7 | (0.1%) | 5 | 2 |
| Christian | 22 | (0.33%) | 11 | 11 |
| Sikh | 2 | (0.03%) | 2 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 2 | (0.03%) | 1 | 1 |
| Jain | 1 | (0.01%) | 1 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 15 | (0.22%) | 9 | 6 |
Literacy Rate - Radhanagar
The total literacy rate of Radhanagar was 72.13% in 2011 which is less than the average literacy rate of 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 4,302 literates, males were 2,411 while females were 1,891. Also the male literacy rate was 80.39% and the female literacy rate was 63.78% in Radhanagar.
| Radhanagar | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 63.78% | 70.54% |
| Male | 80.39% | 81.69% |
| Total | 72.13% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Radhanagar
The Sex Ratio of Radhanagar is 978. Thus per every 1000 men there were 978 females in Radhanagar. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 891 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 978 ) of Radhanagar.
Child Population - Radhanagar
According to Census 2011, there were 711 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Radhanagar. Out of which 376 were male while 335 were female.
Working Population - Radhanagar
In Radhanagar Census Town out of total population, 2,547 were engaged in work activities. 69.8% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 30.2% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 2,547 workers engaged in Main Work, 76 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 222 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 1,777 | 1,520 | 257 |
| Cultivators | 76 | 73 | 3 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 222 | 209 | 13 |
| Household Industries | 50 | 40 | 10 |
| Other Workers | 1,429 | 1,198 | 231 |
| Marginal Workers | 770 | 491 | 279 |
| Non Working | 4,128 | 1,364 | 2,764 |
Radhanagar Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Radhanagar is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 6,675 | 64.4% | 978 |
Map of Radhanagar, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Radhanagar, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Wikipedia