Balka Population, Caste, Working Data Mayurbhanj, Odisha - Census 2011
Balka is a village situated in Baisinga block of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 316 families residing in the village Balka. The total population of Balka is 1,573 out of which 785 are males and 788 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Balka is 1,004.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Balka village is 236 which is 15% of the total population. There are 110 male children and 126 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Balka is 1,145 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (1,004) of Balka village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balka is 59.3%. Thus Balka village has a higher literacy rate compared to 54.3% of Mayurbhanj district. The male literacy rate is 69.04% and the female literacy rate is 49.4% in Balka village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Balka village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Balka Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Balka village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 236 | 110 | 126 |
| Literacy | 59.31% | 69.04% | 49.4% |
| Scheduled Caste | 21 | 13 | 8 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 1,011 | 491 | 520 |
| Illiterate | 780 | 319 | 461 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 1.3% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 64.3% of total population in Balka village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Balka village out of total population, 657 were engaged in work activities. 56.3% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 43.7% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 657 workers engaged in Main Work, 58 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 175 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 370 | 286 | 84 |
| Cultivators | 58 | 56 | 2 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 175 | 122 | 53 |
| Household Industries | 39 | 33 | 6 |
| Other Workers | 98 | 75 | 23 |
| Marginal Workers | 287 | 134 | 153 |
| Non Working | 916 | 365 | 551 |
Map of Balka, Mayurbhanj, Odisha
Nearby Villages to Balka, Baisinga
Below are the list of villages near Balka village in Baisinga.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Padmalavapur | 951 |
| Kasipada | 263 |
| Nachhipuria | 1,332 |
| Rangamatia | 729 |
| Dihapanchaputuli | 226 |
| Bidukudia | 610 |
| Goudapatna | 175 |
| Sribatsapur | 858 |
| Kantipur | 423 |
| Daladali | 656 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Balka, Mayurbhanj, Odisha - Wikipedia