Biju Population, Caste, Working Data Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Census 2011
Biju is a village situated in Debra block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 272 families residing in the village Biju. The total population of Biju is 1,236 out of which 631 are males and 605 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Biju is 959.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Biju village is 121 which is 10% of the total population. There are 69 male children and 52 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Biju is 754 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (959) of Biju village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Biju is 84.8%. Thus Biju village has a higher literacy rate compared to 69% of Paschim Medinipur district. The male literacy rate is 89.86% and the female literacy rate is 79.75% in Biju village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Biju village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Biju Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Biju village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 121 | 69 | 52 |
| Literacy | 84.84% | 89.86% | 79.75% |
| Scheduled Caste | 188 | 92 | 96 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 300 | 155 | 145 |
| Illiterate | 290 | 126 | 164 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 15.2% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 24.3% of total population in Biju village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Biju village out of total population, 545 were engaged in work activities. 66.2% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 33.8% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 545 workers engaged in Main Work, 106 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 160 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 361 | 280 | 81 |
| Cultivators | 106 | 101 | 5 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 160 | 95 | 65 |
| Household Industries | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Other Workers | 83 | 72 | 11 |
| Marginal Workers | 184 | 101 | 83 |
| Non Working | 691 | 250 | 441 |
Map of Biju, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Biju, Debra
Below are the list of villages near Biju village in Debra.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Paruldihi | 1,103 |
| Chak Chandramer | 348 |
| Mukundapur | 136 |
| Pujanpat | 771 |
| Harina Dangi | 333 |
| Nanda Bari | 1,523 |
| Khas Kendu Bagicha | 1,398 |
| Mainan | 717 |
| Purbba Baita | 523 |
| Mamudabad | 1,031 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Biju, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Wikipedia