Erekusum Population, Caste, Working Data Puruliya, West Bengal - Census 2011
Erekusum is a village situated in Neturia block of Puruliya district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 49 families residing in the village Erekusum. The total population of Erekusum is 262 out of which 132 are males and 130 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Erekusum is 985.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Erekusum village is 51 which is 19% of the total population. There are 28 male children and 23 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Erekusum is 821 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (985) of Erekusum village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Erekusum is 52.6%. Thus Erekusum village has a lower literacy rate compared to 55.5% of Puruliya district. The male literacy rate is 65.38% and the female literacy rate is 40.19% in Erekusum village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Erekusum village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Erekusum Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Erekusum village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 51 | 28 | 23 |
| Literacy | 52.61% | 65.38% | 40.19% |
| Scheduled Caste | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 262 | 132 | 130 |
| Illiterate | 151 | 64 | 87 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 100% of total population in Erekusum village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Erekusum village out of total population, 131 were engaged in work activities. 75.6% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 24.4% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 131 workers engaged in Main Work, 22 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 14 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 99 | 68 | 31 |
| Cultivators | 22 | 14 | 8 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Household Industries | 8 | 1 | 7 |
| Other Workers | 55 | 44 | 11 |
| Marginal Workers | 32 | 8 | 24 |
| Non Working | 131 | 56 | 75 |
Map of Erekusum, Puruliya, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Erekusum, Neturia
Below are the list of villages near Erekusum village in Neturia.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Madandi | 1,022 |
| Khoar | 44 |
| Harmadi | 205 |
| Gopalganj | 189 |
| Bansbani | 822 |
| Radha Madhabpur | 542 |
| Inganpur | 1,492 |
| Bhaska | 608 |
| Rangdihi | 601 |
| Anandapur | 422 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Erekusum, Puruliya, West Bengal - Wikipedia