Khelna Population, Caste, Working Data Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Census 2011
Khelna is a village situated in Sabang block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 498 families residing in the village Khelna. The total population of Khelna is 1,956 out of which 964 are males and 992 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Khelna is 1,029.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Khelna village is 195 which is 10% of the total population. There are 97 male children and 98 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Khelna is 1,010 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,029) of Khelna village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khelna is 77%. Thus Khelna village has a higher literacy rate compared to 69% of Paschim Medinipur district. The male literacy rate is 85.93% and the female literacy rate is 68.34% in Khelna village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Khelna village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Khelna Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Khelna village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 195 | 97 | 98 |
| Literacy | 77% | 85.93% | 68.34% |
| Scheduled Caste | 436 | 209 | 227 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 627 | 317 | 310 |
| Illiterate | 600 | 219 | 381 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 22.3% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 32.1% of total population in Khelna village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Khelna village out of total population, 1,234 were engaged in work activities. 49.2% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 50.8% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 1,234 workers engaged in Main Work, 261 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 293 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 607 | 425 | 182 |
| Cultivators | 261 | 250 | 11 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 293 | 130 | 163 |
| Household Industries | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Other Workers | 50 | 44 | 6 |
| Marginal Workers | 627 | 203 | 424 |
| Non Working | 722 | 336 | 386 |
Map of Khelna, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Khelna, Sabang
Below are the list of villages near Khelna village in Sabang.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Ghonapota | 397 |
| Bhishindipur | 1,027 |
| Jotjan | 96 |
| Bhishindipur Patna | 461 |
| Kanaishol | 568 |
| Sundarpar | 765 |
| Danrra | 2,926 |
| Bhikni Nischintapur | 505 |
| Mahammadtaki | 332 |
| Dakshin Mathura | 269 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Khelna, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Wikipedia