Gahak Population, Caste, Working Data Barddhaman, West Bengal - Census 2011
Gahak is a village situated in Purbasthali - I block of Barddhaman district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 198 families residing in the village Gahak. The total population of Gahak is 874 out of which 448 are males and 426 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Gahak is 951.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Gahak village is 105 which is 12% of the total population. There are 47 male children and 58 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Gahak is 1,234 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (951) of Gahak village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gahak is 75.2%. Thus Gahak village has a higher literacy rate compared to 68% of Barddhaman district. The male literacy rate is 81.8% and the female literacy rate is 67.93% in Gahak village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Gahak village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Gahak Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Gahak village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 105 | 47 | 58 |
| Literacy | 75.16% | 81.8% | 67.93% |
| Scheduled Caste | 450 | 225 | 225 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 76 | 37 | 39 |
| Illiterate | 296 | 120 | 176 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 51.5% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 8.7% of total population in Gahak village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Gahak village out of total population, 302 were engaged in work activities. 54.6% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 45.4% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 302 workers engaged in Main Work, 89 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 53 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 165 | 156 | 9 |
| Cultivators | 89 | 88 | 1 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 53 | 48 | 5 |
| Household Industries | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Other Workers | 21 | 19 | 2 |
| Marginal Workers | 137 | 115 | 22 |
| Non Working | 572 | 177 | 395 |
Map of Gahak, Barddhaman, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Gahak, Purbasthali - I
Below are the list of villages near Gahak village in Purbasthali - I.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Kundapara | 1,065 |
| Akabpur | 1,597 |
| Nadanghat | 3,799 |
| Lakshmipara | 940 |
| Jialgaria | 580 |
| Jakar | 1,749 |
| Mahesgaria | 1,048 |
| Bhaidarpara | 903 |
| Ichhlampur | 1,657 |
| Seoragaria | 142 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Gahak, Barddhaman, West Bengal - Wikipedia