Paschim Barachouki Population, Caste, Working Data Jalpaiguri, West Bengal - Census 2011
Paschim Barachouki is a village situated in Alipurduar - II block of Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 1,104 families residing in the village Paschim Barachouki. The total population of Paschim Barachouki is 4,566 out of which 2,361 are males and 2,205 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Paschim Barachouki is 934.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Paschim Barachouki village is 609 which is 13% of the total population. There are 305 male children and 304 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Paschim Barachouki is 997 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (934) of Paschim Barachouki village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paschim Barachouki is 71.5%. Thus Paschim Barachouki village has a higher literacy rate compared to 64.5% of Jalpaiguri district. The male literacy rate is 77.68% and the female literacy rate is 64.91% in Paschim Barachouki village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Paschim Barachouki village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Paschim Barachouki Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Paschim Barachouki village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 609 | 305 | 304 |
| Literacy | 71.54% | 77.68% | 64.91% |
| Scheduled Caste | 2,241 | 1,162 | 1,079 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 484 | 239 | 245 |
| Illiterate | 1,735 | 764 | 971 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 49.1% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 10.6% of total population in Paschim Barachouki village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Paschim Barachouki village out of total population, 1,719 were engaged in work activities. 74.1% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 25.9% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 1,719 workers engaged in Main Work, 322 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 339 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 1,273 | 1,144 | 129 |
| Cultivators | 322 | 300 | 22 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 339 | 282 | 57 |
| Household Industries | 76 | 71 | 5 |
| Other Workers | 536 | 491 | 45 |
| Marginal Workers | 446 | 257 | 189 |
| Non Working | 2,847 | 960 | 1,887 |
Map of Paschim Barachouki, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Paschim Barachouki, Alipurduar - II
Below are the list of villages near Paschim Barachouki village in Alipurduar - II.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Chalnipak | 3,108 |
| Purba Barachouki | 2,118 |
| Chandijhar | 4,615 |
| Boragari | 2,736 |
| Bhelukdabri | 3,161 |
| Bhatibari | 2,642 |
| Uttar Majherdabri | 2,558 |
| Karjjipara | 3,149 |
| Dakshin Panialguri | 4,677 |
| Bindipara | 1,040 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Paschim Barachouki, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal - Wikipedia