Arshikra Population, Caste, Working Data Nadia, West Bengal - Census 2011
Arshikra is a village situated in Ranaghat - I block of Nadia district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 266 families residing in the village Arshikra. The total population of Arshikra is 1,132 out of which 593 are males and 539 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Arshikra is 909.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Arshikra village is 101 which is 9% of the total population. There are 53 male children and 48 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Arshikra is 906 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (909) of Arshikra village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Arshikra is 78.2%. Thus Arshikra village has a higher literacy rate compared to 67.4% of Nadia district. The male literacy rate is 82.59% and the female literacy rate is 73.32% in Arshikra village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Arshikra village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Arshikra Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Arshikra village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 101 | 53 | 48 |
| Literacy | 78.18% | 82.59% | 73.32% |
| Scheduled Caste | 582 | 309 | 273 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 16 | 7 | 9 |
| Illiterate | 326 | 147 | 179 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 51.4% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.4% of total population in Arshikra village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Arshikra village out of total population, 450 were engaged in work activities. 86.4% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 13.6% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 450 workers engaged in Main Work, 43 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 64 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 389 | 322 | 67 |
| Cultivators | 43 | 41 | 2 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 64 | 54 | 10 |
| Household Industries | 56 | 40 | 16 |
| Other Workers | 226 | 187 | 39 |
| Marginal Workers | 61 | 18 | 43 |
| Non Working | 682 | 253 | 429 |
Map of Arshikra, Nadia, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Arshikra, Ranaghat - I
Below are the list of villages near Arshikra village in Ranaghat - I.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Arkhisma | 1,964 |
| Radhakantapur | 3,818 |
| Baharpur | 3,043 |
| Khisma | 2,944 |
| Birnagar | 7,513 |
| Gagrakhali | 879 |
| Krishnapur Chak | 4,493 |
| Bagrail | 700 |
| Bera Kamgachhi | 3,268 |
| Mugrail | 1,091 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Arshikra, Nadia, West Bengal - Wikipedia