Benedi Population, Caste, Working Data Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Census 2011
Benedi is a village situated in Jhargram block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 181 families residing in the village Benedi. The total population of Benedi is 733 out of which 372 are males and 361 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Benedi is 970.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Benedi village is 106 which is 14% of the total population. There are 51 male children and 55 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Benedi is 1,078 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (970) of Benedi village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Benedi is 67.6%. Thus Benedi village has a lower literacy rate compared to 69% of Paschim Medinipur district. The male literacy rate is 76.01% and the female literacy rate is 58.82% in Benedi village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Benedi village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Benedi Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Benedi village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 106 | 51 | 55 |
| Literacy | 67.62% | 76.01% | 58.82% |
| Scheduled Caste | 499 | 252 | 247 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Illiterate | 309 | 128 | 181 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 68.1% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.4% of total population in Benedi village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Benedi village out of total population, 386 were engaged in work activities. 60.4% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 39.6% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 386 workers engaged in Main Work, 56 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 150 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 233 | 197 | 36 |
| Cultivators | 56 | 55 | 1 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 150 | 118 | 32 |
| Other Workers | 27 | 24 | 3 |
| Marginal Workers | 153 | 19 | 134 |
| Non Working | 347 | 156 | 191 |
Map of Benedi, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Benedi, Jhargram
Below are the list of villages near Benedi village in Jhargram.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Jagannathpur | 519 |
| Barashukjora | 286 |
| Harekrishnapur | 60 |
| Radha Nagar | 368 |
| Chubka | 577 |
| Shukjora | 287 |
| Markandapur | 436 |
| Kismatpaharajpur | 44 |
| Pakuryapal | 313 |
| Rakbaballa | 21 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Benedi, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Wikipedia