Balikhun Population, Caste, Working Data Bankura, West Bengal - Census 2011
Balikhun is a village situated in Gangajalghati block of Bankura district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 99 families residing in the village Balikhun. The total population of Balikhun is 506 out of which 254 are males and 252 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Balikhun is 992.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Balikhun village is 68 which is 13% of the total population. There are 33 male children and 35 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Balikhun is 1,061 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (992) of Balikhun village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balikhun is 53%. Thus Balikhun village has a lower literacy rate compared to 62.1% of Bankura district. The male literacy rate is 66.52% and the female literacy rate is 39.17% in Balikhun village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Balikhun village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Balikhun Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Balikhun village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 68 | 33 | 35 |
| Literacy | 52.97% | 66.52% | 39.17% |
| Scheduled Caste | 116 | 52 | 64 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 255 | 131 | 124 |
| Illiterate | 274 | 107 | 167 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 22.9% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 50.4% of total population in Balikhun village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Balikhun village out of total population, 282 were engaged in work activities. 72.7% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 27.3% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 282 workers engaged in Main Work, 43 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 154 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 205 | 141 | 64 |
| Cultivators | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 154 | 91 | 63 |
| Other Workers | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| Marginal Workers | 77 | 8 | 69 |
| Non Working | 224 | 105 | 119 |
Map of Balikhun, Bankura, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Balikhun, Gangajalghati
Below are the list of villages near Balikhun village in Gangajalghati.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Rajamela | 1,641 |
| Sidara | 719 |
| Kenthalya | 367 |
| Lachhmanpur | 3,117 |
| Kelai | 520 |
| Bharadihi | 1,715 |
| Ranga Metya | 919 |
| Chak Ranga Metya | 96 |
| Sagarya | 526 |
| Paramanik Kunri | 124 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Balikhun, Bankura, West Bengal - Wikipedia