Photjalei Population, Caste, Working Data West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya - Census 2011
Photjalei is a village situated in Mawshynrut block of West Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 45 families residing in the village Photjalei. The total population of Photjalei is 254 out of which 126 are males and 128 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Photjalei is 1,016.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Photjalei village is 64 which is 25% of the total population. There are 37 male children and 27 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Photjalei is 730 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,016) of Photjalei village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Photjalei is 78.4%. Thus Photjalei village has a higher literacy rate compared to 60.2% of West Khasi Hills district. The male literacy rate is 82.02% and the female literacy rate is 75.25% in Photjalei village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Photjalei village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Photjalei Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Photjalei village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 64 | 37 | 27 |
| Literacy | 78.42% | 82.02% | 75.25% |
| Scheduled Caste | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 254 | 126 | 128 |
| Illiterate | 105 | 53 | 52 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 100% of total population in Photjalei village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Photjalei village out of total population, 186 were engaged in work activities. 27.4% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 72.6% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 186 workers engaged in Main Work, 43 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 3 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 51 | 45 | 6 |
| Cultivators | 43 | 39 | 4 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Other Workers | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Marginal Workers | 135 | 47 | 88 |
| Non Working | 68 | 34 | 34 |
Map of Photjalei, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya
Nearby Villages to Photjalei, Mawshynrut
Below are the list of villages near Photjalei village in Mawshynrut.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Snaram | 163 |
| Porksai | 58 |
| Mawlai | 214 |
| Nongjaiaw | 289 |
| Jynra | 73 |
| Langshonthiang | 677 |
| Nongkrong | 274 |
| Iawnaw | 96 |
| Nongrimthawrat | 135 |
| Mawkhap | 248 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Photjalei, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya - Wikipedia