Balaskumph Population, Caste, Working Data Kandhamal, Odisha - Census 2011
Balaskumph is a village situated in Khajuripada block of Kandhamal district in Odisha. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 242 families residing in the village Balaskumph. The total population of Balaskumph is 969 out of which 483 are males and 486 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Balaskumph is 1,006.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Balaskumph village is 145 which is 15% of the total population. There are 65 male children and 80 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Balaskumph is 1,231 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (1,006) of Balaskumph village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balaskumph is 66.3%. Thus Balaskumph village has a higher literacy rate compared to 54.5% of Kandhamal district. The male literacy rate is 82.78% and the female literacy rate is 49.26% in Balaskumph village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Balaskumph village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Balaskumph Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Balaskumph village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 145 | 65 | 80 |
| Literacy | 66.26% | 82.78% | 49.26% |
| Scheduled Caste | 330 | 160 | 170 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 175 | 97 | 78 |
| Illiterate | 423 | 137 | 286 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 34.1% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 18.1% of total population in Balaskumph village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Balaskumph village out of total population, 435 were engaged in work activities. 57.2% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 42.8% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 435 workers engaged in Main Work, 64 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 146 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 249 | 178 | 71 |
| Cultivators | 64 | 62 | 2 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 146 | 89 | 57 |
| Household Industries | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Other Workers | 37 | 26 | 11 |
| Marginal Workers | 186 | 70 | 116 |
| Non Working | 534 | 235 | 299 |
Map of Balaskumph, Kandhamal, Odisha
Nearby Villages to Balaskumph, Khajuripada
Below are the list of villages near Balaskumph village in Khajuripada.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Sidingi | 253 |
| Nabaguba | 483 |
| Burupada | 203 |
| Kendarasahi | 551 |
| Ganjupadar | 128 |
| Nuasahi | 138 |
| Arapaju | 146 |
| Dharaniponkal | 56 |
| Sambepadar | 267 |
| Barikumpa | 774 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Balaskumph, Kandhamal, Odisha - Wikipedia