Alkusi Population, Caste, Working Data Puruliya, West Bengal - Census 2011
Alkusi is a village situated in Bagmundi block of Puruliya district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 13 families residing in the village Alkusi. The total population of Alkusi is 67 out of which 33 are males and 34 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Alkusi is 1,030.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Alkusi village is 14 which is 21% of the total population. There are 9 male children and 5 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Alkusi is 556 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,030) of Alkusi village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Alkusi is 34%. Thus Alkusi village has a lower literacy rate compared to 55.5% of Puruliya district. The male literacy rate is 54.17% and the female literacy rate is 17.24% in Alkusi village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Alkusi village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Alkusi Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Alkusi village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Literacy | 33.96% | 54.17% | 17.24% |
| Scheduled Caste | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 67 | 33 | 34 |
| Illiterate | 49 | 20 | 29 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 100% of total population in Alkusi village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Alkusi village out of total population, 22 were engaged in work activities. 59.1% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 40.9% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 22 workers engaged in Main Work, 7 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 5 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 13 | 12 | 1 |
| Cultivators | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Other Workers | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Marginal Workers | 9 | 2 | 7 |
| Non Working | 45 | 19 | 26 |
Map of Alkusi, Puruliya, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Alkusi, Bagmundi
Below are the list of villages near Alkusi village in Bagmundi.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Bhitpani | 240 |
| Kurupahar | 113 |
| Saldi | 78 |
| Baredi | 1,056 |
| Telia Bhasa | 367 |
| Khirabera | 442 |
| Bhunighra | 505 |
| Dhundhikhap | 304 |
| Kalha | 422 |
| Chorda | 2,568 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Alkusi, Puruliya, West Bengal - Wikipedia