Khuraj Population, Caste, Working Data Barddhaman, West Bengal - Census 2011
Khuraj is a village situated in Galsi - I block of Barddhaman district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 302 families residing in the village Khuraj. The total population of Khuraj is 1,112 out of which 558 are males and 554 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Khuraj is 993.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Khuraj village is 97 which is 9% of the total population. There are 47 male children and 50 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Khuraj is 1,064 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (993) of Khuraj village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khuraj is 68.3%. Thus Khuraj village has a higher literacy rate compared to 68% of Barddhaman district. The male literacy rate is 76.13% and the female literacy rate is 60.32% in Khuraj village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Khuraj village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Khuraj Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Khuraj village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 97 | 47 | 50 |
| Literacy | 68.28% | 76.13% | 60.32% |
| Scheduled Caste | 617 | 315 | 302 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 20 | 8 | 12 |
| Illiterate | 419 | 169 | 250 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 55.5% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.8% of total population in Khuraj village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Khuraj village out of total population, 509 were engaged in work activities. 28.1% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 71.9% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 509 workers engaged in Main Work, 79 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 34 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 143 | 136 | 7 |
| Cultivators | 79 | 79 | 0 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 34 | 32 | 2 |
| Household Industries | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Other Workers | 27 | 22 | 5 |
| Marginal Workers | 366 | 219 | 147 |
| Non Working | 603 | 203 | 400 |
Map of Khuraj, Barddhaman, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Khuraj, Galsi - I
Below are the list of villages near Khuraj village in Galsi - I.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Potna | 1,873 |
| Sujapur | 2,036 |
| Rampur | 2,909 |
| Bhasapur | 655 |
| Bandutia | 2,932 |
| Pursha | 5,740 |
| Sirarai | 6,915 |
| Kolkol | 4,025 |
| Mallasarul | 4,439 |
| Purandargar | 1,336 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Khuraj, Barddhaman, West Bengal - Wikipedia