Balasath Population, Caste, Working Data Sitamarhi, Bihar - Census 2011
Balasath is a village situated in Bokhara block of Sitamarhi district in Bihar. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 1,010 families residing in the village Balasath. The total population of Balasath is 4,684 out of which 2,435 are males and 2,249 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Balasath is 924.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Balasath village is 887 which is 19% of the total population. There are 456 male children and 431 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Balasath is 945 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (924) of Balasath village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balasath is 40.9%. Thus Balasath village has a lower literacy rate compared to 42% of Sitamarhi district. The male literacy rate is 44.72% and the female literacy rate is 36.69% in Balasath village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Balasath village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Balasath Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Balasath village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 887 | 456 | 431 |
| Literacy | 40.87% | 44.72% | 36.69% |
| Scheduled Caste | 261 | 139 | 122 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 3,132 | 1,550 | 1,582 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 5.6% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Balasath village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Balasath village out of total population, 1,269 were engaged in work activities. 46% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 54% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 1,269 workers engaged in Main Work, 213 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 282 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 584 | 534 | 50 |
| Cultivators | 213 | 206 | 7 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 282 | 254 | 28 |
| Household Industries | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Other Workers | 86 | 71 | 15 |
| Marginal Workers | 685 | 548 | 137 |
| Non Working | 3,415 | 1,353 | 2,062 |
Map of Balasath, Sitamarhi, Bihar
Nearby Villages to Balasath, Bokhara
Below are the list of villages near Balasath village in Bokhara.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Pokhraira | 5,716 |
| Siari | 2,597 |
| Chak Bhoj | 2 |
| Kurhar | 5,213 |
| Dharhi | 4,273 |
| Dhankaul Khurd | 1,421 |
| Rohua | 1,222 |
| Kharka Basant | 16,018 |
| Bokhra | 14,459 |
| Bazidpur Gorhauli | 4,892 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Balasath, Sitamarhi, Bihar - Wikipedia