Potapukhuri Population, Caste, Working Data Darrang, Assam - Census 2011
Potapukhuri is a village situated in Pathorighat circle of Darrang district in Assam. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 327 families residing in the village Potapukhuri. The total population of Potapukhuri is 1,450 out of which 752 are males and 698 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Potapukhuri is 928.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Potapukhuri village is 152 which is 10% of the total population. There are 81 male children and 71 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Potapukhuri is 877 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (928) of Potapukhuri village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Potapukhuri is 87.9%. Thus Potapukhuri village has a higher literacy rate compared to 52.5% of Darrang district. The male literacy rate is 93% and the female literacy rate is 82.46% in Potapukhuri village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Potapukhuri village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Potapukhuri Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Potapukhuri village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 152 | 81 | 71 |
| Literacy | 87.9% | 93% | 82.46% |
| Scheduled Caste | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 309 | 128 | 181 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0.4% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Potapukhuri village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Potapukhuri village out of total population, 765 were engaged in work activities. 60% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 40% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 765 workers engaged in Main Work, 192 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 154 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 459 | 349 | 110 |
| Cultivators | 192 | 176 | 16 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 154 | 82 | 72 |
| Household Industries | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Other Workers | 107 | 90 | 17 |
| Marginal Workers | 306 | 84 | 222 |
| Non Working | 685 | 319 | 366 |
Map of Potapukhuri, Darrang, Assam
Nearby Villages to Potapukhuri, Pathorighat
Below are the list of villages near Potapukhuri village in Pathorighat.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Ramgaon | 1,067 |
| Niz-Barampur | 976 |
| Baneikuchi | 1,151 |
| Ghilakuri | 1,321 |
| Samatiapara | 954 |
| Athkuria | 1,255 |
| Mohaliapara | 1,345 |
| Patharighat | 694 |
| Sanapatipara | 1,122 |
| Ramraipara | 988 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Potapukhuri, Darrang, Assam - Wikipedia