Dakshin Sija Population, Caste, Working Data Birbhum, West Bengal - Census 2011
Dakshin Sija is a village situated in Sainthia block of Birbhum district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 354 families residing in the village Dakshin Sija. The total population of Dakshin Sija is 1,786 out of which 923 are males and 863 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Dakshin Sija is 935.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Dakshin Sija village is 232 which is 13% of the total population. There are 119 male children and 113 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Dakshin Sija is 950 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (935) of Dakshin Sija village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dakshin Sija is 81.6%. Thus Dakshin Sija village has a higher literacy rate compared to 61.6% of Birbhum district. The male literacy rate is 85.2% and the female literacy rate is 77.73% in Dakshin Sija village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Dakshin Sija village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Dakshin Sija Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Dakshin Sija village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 232 | 119 | 113 |
| Literacy | 81.6% | 85.2% | 77.73% |
| Scheduled Caste | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 518 | 238 | 280 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Dakshin Sija village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Dakshin Sija village out of total population, 596 were engaged in work activities. 72.1% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 27.9% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 596 workers engaged in Main Work, 209 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 126 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 430 | 410 | 20 |
| Cultivators | 209 | 203 | 6 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 126 | 126 | 0 |
| Household Industries | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Other Workers | 92 | 80 | 12 |
| Marginal Workers | 166 | 85 | 81 |
| Non Working | 1,190 | 428 | 762 |
Map of Dakshin Sija, Birbhum, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Dakshin Sija, Sainthia
Below are the list of villages near Dakshin Sija village in Sainthia.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Matiara | 1,089 |
| Akudihi | 1,049 |
| Malhati | 10 |
| Uttar Khayerbuni | 918 |
| Nirisha | 858 |
| Uttar Hazrapur | 218 |
| Dakshin Bangaon | 365 |
| Samsa | 731 |
| Nahana | 206 |
| Chhota Sangra | 508 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Dakshin Sija, Birbhum, West Bengal - Wikipedia