Kathalgachhi Population, Caste, Working Data Barddhaman, West Bengal - Census 2011
Kathalgachhi is a village situated in Memari - I block of Barddhaman district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 599 families residing in the village Kathalgachhi. The total population of Kathalgachhi is 2,601 out of which 1,318 are males and 1,283 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Kathalgachhi is 973.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Kathalgachhi village is 287 which is 11% of the total population. There are 146 male children and 141 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Kathalgachhi is 966 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (973) of Kathalgachhi village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kathalgachhi is 70.8%. Thus Kathalgachhi village has a higher literacy rate compared to 68% of Barddhaman district. The male literacy rate is 77.05% and the female literacy rate is 64.45% in Kathalgachhi village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Kathalgachhi village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Kathalgachhi Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Kathalgachhi village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 287 | 146 | 141 |
| Literacy | 70.83% | 77.05% | 64.45% |
| Scheduled Caste | 1,079 | 559 | 520 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 138 | 70 | 68 |
| Illiterate | 962 | 415 | 547 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 41.5% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 5.3% of total population in Kathalgachhi village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Kathalgachhi village out of total population, 1,303 were engaged in work activities. 65.8% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 34.2% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 1,303 workers engaged in Main Work, 148 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 338 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 857 | 694 | 163 |
| Cultivators | 148 | 148 | 0 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 338 | 258 | 80 |
| Household Industries | 83 | 14 | 69 |
| Other Workers | 288 | 274 | 14 |
| Marginal Workers | 446 | 179 | 267 |
| Non Working | 1,298 | 445 | 853 |
Map of Kathalgachhi, Barddhaman, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Kathalgachhi, Memari - I
Below are the list of villages near Kathalgachhi village in Memari - I.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Jotkanu | 1,848 |
| Nimo | 4,710 |
| Mahesdanga | 3,938 |
| Hingalgaria | 1,023 |
| Bahara | 3,630 |
| Tatarpur | 3,545 |
| Kenna | 4,116 |
| Kailashpur | 2,141 |
| Salda | 3,121 |
| Barar | 3,751 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Kathalgachhi, Barddhaman, West Bengal - Wikipedia