Dhanksar Population, Caste, Working Data Nuapada, Odisha - Census 2011
Dhanksar is a village situated in Khariar block of Nuapada district in Odisha. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 403 families residing in the village Dhanksar. The total population of Dhanksar is 1,627 out of which 791 are males and 836 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Dhanksar is 1,057.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Dhanksar village is 272 which is 17% of the total population. There are 143 male children and 129 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Dhanksar is 902 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,057) of Dhanksar village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhanksar is 44.7%. Thus Dhanksar village has a lower literacy rate compared to 49% of Nuapada district. The male literacy rate is 58.8% and the female literacy rate is 31.82% in Dhanksar village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Dhanksar village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Dhanksar Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Dhanksar village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 272 | 143 | 129 |
| Literacy | 44.72% | 58.8% | 31.82% |
| Scheduled Caste | 271 | 126 | 145 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 147 | 65 | 82 |
| Illiterate | 1,021 | 410 | 611 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 16.7% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 9% of total population in Dhanksar village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Dhanksar village out of total population, 852 were engaged in work activities. 55.5% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 44.5% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 852 workers engaged in Main Work, 159 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 138 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 473 | 361 | 112 |
| Cultivators | 159 | 128 | 31 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 138 | 93 | 45 |
| Household Industries | 14 | 10 | 4 |
| Other Workers | 162 | 130 | 32 |
| Marginal Workers | 379 | 95 | 284 |
| Non Working | 775 | 335 | 440 |
Map of Dhanksar, Nuapada, Odisha
Nearby Villages to Dhanksar, Khariar
Below are the list of villages near Dhanksar village in Khariar.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Bichhanapali | 447 |
| Godatala | 499 |
| Torli | 755 |
| Anchalpur | 634 |
| Gudabheli | 430 |
| Chandagiri | 682 |
| Bhalundungari | 517 |
| Bahalpadar | 423 |
| Bhairajpur | 540 |
| Chandel | 551 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Dhanksar, Nuapada, Odisha - Wikipedia