Harapur Population, Caste, Working Data North Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Census 2011
Harapur is a village situated in Amdanga block of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 412 families residing in the village Harapur. The total population of Harapur is 1,969 out of which 1,026 are males and 943 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Harapur is 919.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Harapur village is 244 which is 12% of the total population. There are 127 male children and 117 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Harapur is 921 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (919) of Harapur village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harapur is 82.9%. Thus Harapur village has a higher literacy rate compared to 76% of North Twenty Four Parganas district. The male literacy rate is 85.98% and the female literacy rate is 79.54% in Harapur village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Harapur village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Harapur Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Harapur village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 244 | 127 | 117 |
| Literacy | 82.9% | 85.98% | 79.54% |
| Scheduled Caste | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 539 | 253 | 286 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0.2% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Harapur village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Harapur village out of total population, 759 were engaged in work activities. 73% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 27% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 759 workers engaged in Main Work, 179 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 202 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 554 | 537 | 17 |
| Cultivators | 179 | 177 | 2 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 202 | 195 | 7 |
| Other Workers | 173 | 165 | 8 |
| Marginal Workers | 205 | 142 | 63 |
| Non Working | 1,210 | 347 | 863 |
Map of Harapur, North Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Harapur, Amdanga
Below are the list of villages near Harapur village in Amdanga.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Anakha | 1,342 |
| Maricha | 3,125 |
| Kundapara | 2,390 |
| Madanpur | 1,416 |
| Bhaluka | 3,830 |
| Baikunthapur | 1,998 |
| Rajberia | 1,004 |
| Harbati | 599 |
| Pashardanga | 739 |
| Mahadebpur | 1,467 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Harapur, North Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Wikipedia