Balikhamar Population, Caste, Working Data Balangir, Odisha - Census 2011
Balikhamar is a village situated in Saintala block of Balangir district in Odisha. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 96 families residing in the village Balikhamar. The total population of Balikhamar is 331 out of which 156 are males and 175 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Balikhamar is 1,122.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Balikhamar village is 53 which is 16% of the total population. There are 31 male children and 22 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Balikhamar is 710 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,122) of Balikhamar village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balikhamar is 55%. Thus Balikhamar village has a lower literacy rate compared to 56.2% of Balangir district. The male literacy rate is 67.2% and the female literacy rate is 45.1% in Balikhamar village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Balikhamar village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Balikhamar Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Balikhamar village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 53 | 31 | 22 |
| Literacy | 55.04% | 67.2% | 45.1% |
| Scheduled Caste | 78 | 36 | 42 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 73 | 33 | 40 |
| Illiterate | 178 | 72 | 106 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 23.6% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 22.1% of total population in Balikhamar village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Balikhamar village out of total population, 195 were engaged in work activities. 41% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 59% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 195 workers engaged in Main Work, 9 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 68 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 80 | 62 | 18 |
| Cultivators | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 68 | 55 | 13 |
| Other Workers | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Marginal Workers | 115 | 30 | 85 |
| Non Working | 136 | 64 | 72 |
Map of Balikhamar, Balangir, Odisha
Nearby Villages to Balikhamar, Saintala
Below are the list of villages near Balikhamar village in Saintala.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Babejuri | 524 |
| Bijamal | 328 |
| Barbandh | 881 |
| Nuamunda | 251 |
| Ghusuramunda | 1,365 |
| Govindpur | 72 |
| Salepara | 555 |
| Jamilisar | 195 |
| Kumbhari | 788 |
| Karla | 792 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Balikhamar, Balangir, Odisha - Wikipedia