Palash Pahari Population, Caste, Working Data Puruliya, West Bengal - Census 2011
Palash Pahari is a village situated in Santuri block of Puruliya district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 48 families residing in the village Palash Pahari. The total population of Palash Pahari is 242 out of which 119 are males and 123 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Palash Pahari is 1,034.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Palash Pahari village is 16 which is 7% of the total population. There are 6 male children and 10 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Palash Pahari is 1,667 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (1,034) of Palash Pahari village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palash Pahari is 42.5%. Thus Palash Pahari village has a lower literacy rate compared to 55.5% of Puruliya district. The male literacy rate is 48.67% and the female literacy rate is 36.28% in Palash Pahari village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Palash Pahari village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Palash Pahari Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Palash Pahari village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 16 | 6 | 10 |
| Literacy | 42.48% | 48.67% | 36.28% |
| Scheduled Caste | 72 | 36 | 36 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 146 | 71 | 75 |
| Illiterate | 146 | 64 | 82 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 29.8% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 60.3% of total population in Palash Pahari village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Palash Pahari village out of total population, 138 were engaged in work activities. 29% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 71% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 138 workers engaged in Main Work, 22 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 12 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 40 | 31 | 9 |
| Cultivators | 22 | 16 | 6 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 12 | 10 | 2 |
| Other Workers | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Marginal Workers | 98 | 48 | 50 |
| Non Working | 104 | 40 | 64 |
Map of Palash Pahari, Puruliya, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Palash Pahari, Santuri
Below are the list of villages near Palash Pahari village in Santuri.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Goalberya | 864 |
| Benrya | 713 |
| Matidundra | 524 |
| Kulai | 1,217 |
| Gorsika | 1,741 |
| Kendthol | 476 |
| Kharbar | 554 |
| Ghoramurga | 1,246 |
| Marbedya | 1,397 |
| Kalipahari | 994 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Palash Pahari, Puruliya, West Bengal - Wikipedia