Balakhali Population, Caste, Working Data South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Census 2011
Balakhali is a village situated in Bishnupur - I block of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 464 families residing in the village Balakhali. The total population of Balakhali is 2,180 out of which 1,134 are males and 1,046 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Balakhali is 922.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Balakhali village is 298 which is 14% of the total population. There are 157 male children and 141 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Balakhali is 898 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (922) of Balakhali village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balakhali is 75.1%. Thus Balakhali village has a higher literacy rate compared to 67.8% of South Twenty Four Parganas district. The male literacy rate is 85.06% and the female literacy rate is 64.42% in Balakhali village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Balakhali village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Balakhali Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Balakhali village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 298 | 157 | 141 |
| Literacy | 75.13% | 85.06% | 64.42% |
| Scheduled Caste | 1,224 | 632 | 592 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 766 | 303 | 463 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 56.1% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Balakhali village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Balakhali village out of total population, 798 were engaged in work activities. 72.4% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 27.6% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 798 workers engaged in Main Work, 20 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 52 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 578 | 522 | 56 |
| Cultivators | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 52 | 42 | 10 |
| Household Industries | 45 | 34 | 11 |
| Other Workers | 461 | 426 | 35 |
| Marginal Workers | 220 | 151 | 69 |
| Non Working | 1,382 | 461 | 921 |
Map of Balakhali, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Balakhali, Bishnupur - I
Below are the list of villages near Balakhali village in Bishnupur - I.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Umarpota | 1,387 |
| Kastikumari | 3,100 |
| Tapna | 1,730 |
| Dosatina | 3,385 |
| Lakshmikantapur | 1,138 |
| Jalilpur | 1,843 |
| Darikeoradanga | 1,284 |
| Rajakgohalia | 2,903 |
| Betberia | 1,617 |
| Keoradanga | 4,205 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Balakhali, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Wikipedia