Derka Population, Caste, Working Data Doda, Jammu and Kashmir - Census 2011
Derka is a village situated in Bhaderwah tehsil of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 58 families residing in the village Derka. The total population of Derka is 297 out of which 141 are males and 156 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Derka is 1,106.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Derka village is 47 which is 16% of the total population. There are 27 male children and 20 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Derka is 741 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,106) of Derka village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Derka is 74.4%. Thus Derka village has a higher literacy rate compared to 53.4% of Doda district. The male literacy rate is 93.86% and the female literacy rate is 58.09% in Derka village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Derka village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Derka Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Derka village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 47 | 27 | 20 |
| Literacy | 74.4% | 93.86% | 58.09% |
| Scheduled Caste | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 19 | 7 | 12 |
| Illiterate | 111 | 34 | 77 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 6.4% of total population in Derka village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Derka village out of total population, 155 were engaged in work activities. 53.5% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 46.5% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 155 workers engaged in Main Work, 32 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 0 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 83 | 70 | 13 |
| Cultivators | 32 | 31 | 1 |
| Other Workers | 51 | 39 | 12 |
| Marginal Workers | 72 | 0 | 72 |
| Non Working | 142 | 71 | 71 |
Map of Derka, Doda, Jammu and Kashmir
Nearby Villages to Derka, Bhaderwah
Below are the list of villages near Derka village in Bhaderwah.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Bhatoli | 174 |
| Thalanga | 154 |
| Duga | 243 |
| Dalha | 111 |
| Panjgrain | 1,352 |
| Soth | 268 |
| Malothi | 577 |
| Bhagrota | 241 |
| Khellani | 1,119 |
| Gogothe | 1,991 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Derka, Doda, Jammu and Kashmir - Wikipedia