Khopalashi Population, Caste, Working Data Darjiling, West Bengal - Census 2011
Khopalashi is a village situated in Kharibari block of Darjiling district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 160 families residing in the village Khopalashi. The total population of Khopalashi is 779 out of which 369 are males and 410 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Khopalashi is 1,111.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Khopalashi village is 134 which is 17% of the total population. There are 62 male children and 72 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Khopalashi is 1,161 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (1,111) of Khopalashi village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khopalashi is 56.3%. Thus Khopalashi village has a lower literacy rate compared to 71.2% of Darjiling district. The male literacy rate is 67.75% and the female literacy rate is 45.86% in Khopalashi village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Khopalashi village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Khopalashi Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Khopalashi village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 134 | 62 | 72 |
| Literacy | 56.28% | 67.75% | 45.86% |
| Scheduled Caste | 263 | 131 | 132 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 329 | 150 | 179 |
| Illiterate | 416 | 161 | 255 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 33.8% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 42.2% of total population in Khopalashi village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Khopalashi village out of total population, 395 were engaged in work activities. 48.6% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 51.4% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 395 workers engaged in Main Work, 53 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 56 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 192 | 162 | 30 |
| Cultivators | 53 | 48 | 5 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 56 | 42 | 14 |
| Other Workers | 83 | 72 | 11 |
| Marginal Workers | 203 | 52 | 151 |
| Non Working | 384 | 155 | 229 |
Map of Khopalashi, Darjiling, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Khopalashi, Kharibari
Below are the list of villages near Khopalashi village in Kharibari.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Chiku | 435 |
| Gadhira | 1,164 |
| Tari | 1,736 |
| Khunia Pukhari | 2,275 |
| Maynaguri | 1,704 |
| Bilakshu | 762 |
| Kishordoba | 3,653 |
| Duba | 695 |
| Barsadbhita | 2,671 |
| Bairagi | 1,961 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Khopalashi, Darjiling, West Bengal - Wikipedia