Khodkol Population, Caste, Working Data Purba Medinipur, West Bengal - Census 2011
Khodkol is a village situated in Egra - I block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 223 families residing in the village Khodkol. The total population of Khodkol is 1,045 out of which 531 are males and 514 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Khodkol is 968.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Khodkol village is 139 which is 13% of the total population. There are 72 male children and 67 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Khodkol is 931 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (968) of Khodkol village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khodkol is 79.8%. Thus Khodkol village has a higher literacy rate compared to 77% of Purba Medinipur district. The male literacy rate is 88.89% and the female literacy rate is 70.47% in Khodkol village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Khodkol village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Khodkol Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Khodkol village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 139 | 72 | 67 |
| Literacy | 79.8% | 88.89% | 70.47% |
| Scheduled Caste | 148 | 79 | 69 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 37 | 17 | 20 |
| Illiterate | 322 | 123 | 199 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 14.2% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 3.5% of total population in Khodkol village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Khodkol village out of total population, 363 were engaged in work activities. 86% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 14% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 363 workers engaged in Main Work, 134 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 166 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 312 | 297 | 15 |
| Cultivators | 134 | 132 | 2 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 166 | 159 | 7 |
| Household Industries | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Other Workers | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Marginal Workers | 51 | 18 | 33 |
| Non Working | 682 | 216 | 466 |
Map of Khodkol, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Khodkol, Egra - I
Below are the list of villages near Khodkol village in Egra - I.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Shwnia | 2,221 |
| Baman Bil | 208 |
| Baranadia | 663 |
| Chowbatia | 301 |
| Alipur | 850 |
| Ranisai | 460 |
| Sahara | 2,378 |
| Bhetia | 208 |
| Chakmurari | 388 |
| Krishanapur | 189 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Khodkol, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal - Wikipedia