Solgohalia Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Census 2011
Solgohalia is a Census Town city situated in Baruipur block of South Twenty Four Parganas district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 2,224 families residing in the Solgohalia city. The total population of Solgohalia is 9,373 out of which 4,724 are males and 4,649 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Solgohalia is 984.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Solgohalia city is 1051 which is 11% of the total population. There are 558 male children and 493 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Solgohalia is 884 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (984).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Solgohalia is 77.1%. Thus Solgohalia has a lower literacy rate compared to 77.5% of South Twenty Four Parganas district. The male literacy rate is 83.94% and the female literacy rate is 70.19% in Solgohalia.
Solgohalia Census Town has total administration over 2,224 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.
Solgohalia Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Solgohalia Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 1,051 | 558 | 493 |
| Literacy | 77.1% | 74% | 62.7% |
| Scheduled Caste | 4,605 | 2,313 | 2,292 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Illiterate | 2,959 | 1,227 | 1,732 |
Caste-wise Population - Solgohalia
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 49.1% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.1% of total population in Solgohalia.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 4,605 | 2,313 | 2,292 |
| Schedule Tribe | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Religion-wise Population - Solgohalia
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Solgohalia is 7,615 which is 81.24% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Solgohalia is 1,706 which is 18.2% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Solgohalia as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 7,615 | (81.24%) | 3,851 | 3,764 |
| Muslim | 1,706 | (18.2%) | 845 | 861 |
| Christian | 9 | (0.1%) | 3 | 6 |
| Sikh | 2 | (0.02%) | 1 | 1 |
| Buddhist | 4 | (0.04%) | 3 | 1 |
| Jain | 2 | (0.02%) | 2 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 9 | (0.1%) | 6 | 3 |
| No Religion Specified | 26 | (0.28%) | 13 | 13 |
Literacy Rate - Solgohalia
The total literacy rate of Solgohalia was 77.07% in 2011 which is greater than the average literacy rate of 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 6,414 literates, males were 3,497 while females were 2,917. Also the male literacy rate was 83.94% and the female literacy rate was 70.19% in Solgohalia.
| Solgohalia | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 70.19% | 70.54% |
| Male | 83.94% | 81.69% |
| Total | 77.07% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Solgohalia
The Sex Ratio of Solgohalia is 984. Thus per every 1000 men there were 984 females in Solgohalia. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 884 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 984 ) of Solgohalia.
Child Population - Solgohalia
According to Census 2011, there were 1,051 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Solgohalia. Out of which 558 were male while 493 were female.
Working Population - Solgohalia
In Solgohalia Census Town out of total population, 3,675 were engaged in work activities. 71.6% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 28.4% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 3,675 workers engaged in Main Work, 29 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 365 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 2,632 | 2,076 | 556 |
| Cultivators | 29 | 22 | 7 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 365 | 330 | 35 |
| Household Industries | 121 | 77 | 44 |
| Other Workers | 2,117 | 1,647 | 470 |
| Marginal Workers | 1,043 | 695 | 348 |
| Non Working | 5,698 | 1,953 | 3,745 |
Solgohalia Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Solgohalia is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 9,373 | 68.4% | 984 |
Map of Solgohalia, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Solgohalia, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Wikipedia