Balikatia Population, Caste, Working Data Nagaon, Assam - Census 2011
Balikatia is a village situated in Dhing circle of Nagaon district in Assam. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 1,058 families residing in the village Balikatia. The total population of Balikatia is 5,768 out of which 2,943 are males and 2,825 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Balikatia is 960.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Balikatia village is 1228 which is 21% of the total population. There are 657 male children and 571 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Balikatia is 869 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (960) of Balikatia village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balikatia is 52.2%. Thus Balikatia village has a lower literacy rate compared to 60.6% of Nagaon district. The male literacy rate is 54.72% and the female literacy rate is 49.56% in Balikatia village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Balikatia village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Balikatia Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Balikatia village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 1,228 | 657 | 571 |
| Literacy | 52.16% | 54.72% | 49.56% |
| Scheduled Caste | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 3,400 | 1,692 | 1,708 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Balikatia village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Balikatia village out of total population, 1,803 were engaged in work activities. 63.8% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 36.2% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 1,803 workers engaged in Main Work, 450 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 480 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 1,151 | 1,073 | 78 |
| Cultivators | 450 | 439 | 11 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 480 | 467 | 13 |
| Household Industries | 21 | 17 | 4 |
| Other Workers | 200 | 150 | 50 |
| Marginal Workers | 652 | 385 | 267 |
| Non Working | 3,965 | 1,485 | 2,480 |
Map of Balikatia, Nagaon, Assam
Nearby Villages to Balikatia, Dhing
Below are the list of villages near Balikatia village in Dhing.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Patia Chapari | 3,430 |
| Puthimari | 1,546 |
| Saru-Radha Ati | 2,188 |
| Baralimari No.2 | 4,866 |
| Bar-Radha Ati | 934 |
| Furhani-Ati | 3,838 |
| Rowmari Pam | 1,337 |
| Pachim Makunda Ati | 1,834 |
| Patia Pathar | 2,206 |
| Pub Mukanda Ati | 2,935 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Balikatia, Nagaon, Assam - Wikipedia