Banshai Population, Caste, Working Data Barddhaman, West Bengal - Census 2011
Banshai is a village situated in Kalna - II block of Barddhaman district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 332 families residing in the village Banshai. The total population of Banshai is 1,322 out of which 645 are males and 677 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Banshai is 1,050.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Banshai village is 136 which is 10% of the total population. There are 68 male children and 68 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Banshai is 1,000 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,050) of Banshai village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banshai is 76.6%. Thus Banshai village has a higher literacy rate compared to 68% of Barddhaman district. The male literacy rate is 81.8% and the female literacy rate is 71.76% in Banshai village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Banshai village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Banshai Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Banshai village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 136 | 68 | 68 |
| Literacy | 76.64% | 81.8% | 71.76% |
| Scheduled Caste | 529 | 263 | 266 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 119 | 53 | 66 |
| Illiterate | 413 | 173 | 240 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 40% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 9% of total population in Banshai village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Banshai village out of total population, 680 were engaged in work activities. 77.1% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 22.9% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 680 workers engaged in Main Work, 91 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 391 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 524 | 296 | 228 |
| Cultivators | 91 | 88 | 3 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 391 | 182 | 209 |
| Household Industries | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Other Workers | 33 | 26 | 7 |
| Marginal Workers | 156 | 121 | 35 |
| Non Working | 642 | 228 | 414 |
Map of Banshai, Barddhaman, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Banshai, Kalna - II
Below are the list of villages near Banshai village in Kalna - II.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Chak Simla | 104 |
| Jhero Jamirtala | 755 |
| Hijli | 575 |
| Boalia | 974 |
| Beguni | 351 |
| Hatgachha | 2,831 |
| Khagrakur | 889 |
| Bazar Krishnapur | 383 |
| Rahatpur | 1,234 |
| Maheswarpur | 1,097 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Banshai, Barddhaman, West Bengal - Wikipedia