Achhra Population, Caste, Working Data Barddhaman, West Bengal - Census 2011
Achhra is a village situated in Salanpur block of Barddhaman district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 546 families residing in the village Achhra. The total population of Achhra is 2,583 out of which 1,308 are males and 1,275 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Achhra is 975.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Achhra village is 336 which is 13% of the total population. There are 162 male children and 174 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Achhra is 1,074 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (975) of Achhra village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Achhra is 70.9%. Thus Achhra village has a higher literacy rate compared to 68% of Barddhaman district. The male literacy rate is 80.72% and the female literacy rate is 60.67% in Achhra village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Achhra village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Achhra Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Achhra village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 336 | 162 | 174 |
| Literacy | 70.89% | 80.72% | 60.67% |
| Scheduled Caste | 1,190 | 577 | 613 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 99 | 54 | 45 |
| Illiterate | 990 | 383 | 607 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 46.1% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 3.8% of total population in Achhra village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Achhra village out of total population, 779 were engaged in work activities. 82.7% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 17.3% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 779 workers engaged in Main Work, 56 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 124 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 644 | 582 | 62 |
| Cultivators | 56 | 53 | 3 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 124 | 114 | 10 |
| Household Industries | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Other Workers | 457 | 408 | 49 |
| Marginal Workers | 135 | 112 | 23 |
| Non Working | 1,804 | 614 | 1,190 |
Map of Achhra, Barddhaman, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Achhra, Salanpur
Below are the list of villages near Achhra village in Salanpur.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Kankurkunda | 229 |
| Dabar | 2,443 |
| Malladih | 626 |
| Alkusha | 1,420 |
| Manahara | 972 |
| Phulberya | 1,918 |
| Paharpur | 766 |
| Sadhna | 343 |
| Keshardi | 396 |
| Lohat | 930 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Achhra, Barddhaman, West Bengal - Wikipedia