Biraj Population, Caste, Working Data Gaya, Bihar - Census 2011
Biraj is a village situated in Imamganj block of Gaya district in Bihar. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 385 families residing in the village Biraj. The total population of Biraj is 2,169 out of which 1,105 are males and 1,064 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Biraj is 963.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Biraj village is 491 which is 23% of the total population. There are 260 male children and 231 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Biraj is 888 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (963) of Biraj village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Biraj is 36.2%. Thus Biraj village has a lower literacy rate compared to 52.3% of Gaya district. The male literacy rate is 43.2% and the female literacy rate is 29.05% in Biraj village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Biraj village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Biraj Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Biraj village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 491 | 260 | 231 |
| Literacy | 36.17% | 43.2% | 29.05% |
| Scheduled Caste | 1,265 | 632 | 633 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 1,562 | 740 | 822 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 58.3% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Biraj village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Biraj village out of total population, 999 were engaged in work activities. 42% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 58% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 999 workers engaged in Main Work, 119 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 143 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 420 | 323 | 97 |
| Cultivators | 119 | 101 | 18 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 143 | 122 | 21 |
| Household Industries | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Other Workers | 151 | 98 | 53 |
| Marginal Workers | 579 | 196 | 383 |
| Non Working | 1,170 | 586 | 584 |
Map of Biraj, Gaya, Bihar
Nearby Villages to Biraj, Imamganj
Below are the list of villages near Biraj village in Imamganj.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Kadirpur | 1,682 |
| Bhaunraha | 22 |
| Baseta | 363 |
| Pinra | 125 |
| Shiva | 1,135 |
| Nawa | 200 |
| Gordiha | 527 |
| Sohai | 1,119 |
| Samodh | 439 |
| Bhogtadih | 121 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Biraj, Gaya, Bihar - Wikipedia