Benkal Population, Caste, Working Data Raichur, Karnataka - Census 2011
Benkal is a village situated in Devadurga taluka of Raichur district in Karnataka. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 143 families residing in the village Benkal. The total population of Benkal is 847 out of which 418 are males and 429 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Benkal is 1,026.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Benkal village is 136 which is 16% of the total population. There are 70 male children and 66 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Benkal is 943 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,026) of Benkal village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Benkal is 43.6%. Thus Benkal village has a lower literacy rate compared to 50.8% of Raichur district. The male literacy rate is 53.45% and the female literacy rate is 34.16% in Benkal village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Benkal village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Benkal Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Benkal village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 136 | 70 | 66 |
| Literacy | 43.6% | 53.45% | 34.16% |
| Scheduled Caste | 115 | 51 | 64 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 397 | 204 | 193 |
| Illiterate | 537 | 232 | 305 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 13.6% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 46.9% of total population in Benkal village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Benkal village out of total population, 488 were engaged in work activities. 86.1% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 13.9% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 488 workers engaged in Main Work, 97 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 227 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 420 | 241 | 179 |
| Cultivators | 97 | 65 | 32 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 227 | 99 | 128 |
| Other Workers | 96 | 77 | 19 |
| Marginal Workers | 68 | 14 | 54 |
| Non Working | 359 | 163 | 196 |
Map of Benkal, Raichur, Karnataka
Nearby Villages to Benkal, Devadurga
Below are the list of villages near Benkal village in Devadurga.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Dondambli | 1,610 |
| Konchapli | 1,216 |
| Joladhadgi | 1,212 |
| Mydargol | 430 |
| Huvinhadgi | 788 |
| Karkihalli | 949 |
| Wagadambli | 735 |
| Paratpur | 690 |
| Gopalpur | 1,498 |
| Kopper | 2,882 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Benkal, Raichur, Karnataka - Wikipedia