Damakata Population, Caste, Working Data Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Census 2011
Damakata is a village situated in Salbani block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 82 families residing in the village Damakata. The total population of Damakata is 461 out of which 230 are males and 231 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Damakata is 1,004.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Damakata village is 49 which is 11% of the total population. There are 28 male children and 21 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Damakata is 750 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,004) of Damakata village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Damakata is 81.1%. Thus Damakata village has a higher literacy rate compared to 69% of Paschim Medinipur district. The male literacy rate is 87.13% and the female literacy rate is 75.24% in Damakata village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Damakata village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Damakata Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Damakata village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 49 | 28 | 21 |
| Literacy | 81.07% | 87.13% | 75.24% |
| Scheduled Caste | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 53 | 25 | 28 |
| Illiterate | 127 | 54 | 73 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 11.5% of total population in Damakata village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Damakata village out of total population, 166 were engaged in work activities. 3% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 97% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 166 workers engaged in Main Work, 1 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 0 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Cultivators | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other Workers | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Marginal Workers | 161 | 130 | 31 |
| Non Working | 295 | 98 | 197 |
Map of Damakata, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Damakata, Salbani
Below are the list of villages near Damakata village in Salbani.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Baharabani | 728 |
| Ladhapara | 34 |
| Kank Sol | 207 |
| Buripala | 325 |
| Abra Dihi | 1,166 |
| Mohanpur | 145 |
| Banshkona | 529 |
| Barsa Dihi | 279 |
| Sinhajora | 229 |
| Bhim Sol | 373 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Damakata, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Wikipedia