Khosha Population, Caste, Working Data Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Census 2011
Khosha is a village situated in Binpur - I block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 323 families residing in the village Khosha. The total population of Khosha is 1,308 out of which 668 are males and 640 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Khosha is 958.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Khosha village is 154 which is 12% of the total population. There are 78 male children and 76 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Khosha is 974 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (958) of Khosha village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khosha is 69.6%. Thus Khosha village has a higher literacy rate compared to 69% of Paschim Medinipur district. The male literacy rate is 81.86% and the female literacy rate is 56.74% in Khosha village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Khosha village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Khosha Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Khosha village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 154 | 78 | 76 |
| Literacy | 69.58% | 81.86% | 56.74% |
| Scheduled Caste | 649 | 326 | 323 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 505 | 185 | 320 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 49.6% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Khosha village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Khosha village out of total population, 673 were engaged in work activities. 49% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 51% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 673 workers engaged in Main Work, 62 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 215 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 330 | 303 | 27 |
| Cultivators | 62 | 56 | 6 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 215 | 202 | 13 |
| Household Industries | 41 | 37 | 4 |
| Other Workers | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| Marginal Workers | 343 | 90 | 253 |
| Non Working | 635 | 275 | 360 |
Map of Khosha, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Khosha, Binpur - I
Below are the list of villages near Khosha village in Binpur - I.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Shutpipal | 914 |
| Saersahi | 536 |
| Kiamachha | 138 |
| Daintikri | 1,420 |
| Bhaluksoth | 77 |
| Tantisol | 656 |
| Kurkutsol | 986 |
| Khayarasoli | 303 |
| Gopinathpur | 485 |
| Barrapalia | 340 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Khosha, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Wikipedia