Dewanchak Population, Caste, Working Data Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Census 2011
Dewanchak is a village situated in Jhargram block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 17 families residing in the village Dewanchak. The total population of Dewanchak is 79 out of which 39 are males and 40 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Dewanchak is 1,026.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Dewanchak village is 14 which is 18% of the total population. There are 6 male children and 8 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Dewanchak is 1,333 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (1,026) of Dewanchak village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dewanchak is 66.2%. Thus Dewanchak village has a lower literacy rate compared to 69% of Paschim Medinipur district. The male literacy rate is 78.79% and the female literacy rate is 53.12% in Dewanchak village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Dewanchak village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Dewanchak Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Dewanchak village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 14 | 6 | 8 |
| Literacy | 66.15% | 78.79% | 53.12% |
| Scheduled Caste | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 79 | 39 | 40 |
| Illiterate | 36 | 13 | 23 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 100% of total population in Dewanchak village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Dewanchak village out of total population, 46 were engaged in work activities. 19.6% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 80.4% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 46 workers engaged in Main Work, 4 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 3 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Cultivators | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Household Industries | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Other Workers | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Marginal Workers | 37 | 21 | 16 |
| Non Working | 33 | 14 | 19 |
Map of Dewanchak, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Dewanchak, Jhargram
Below are the list of villages near Dewanchak village in Jhargram.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Bhaudi | 420 |
| Guredanga | 91 |
| Bara Bhaudi | 126 |
| Ghorajaygir | 274 |
| Barachuya Suli | 292 |
| Dandeswarpur | 55 |
| Chingur Kasa | 426 |
| Chamtidanga | 246 |
| Sardiha | 660 |
| Julir Band | 173 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Dewanchak, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Wikipedia