Salun Population, Caste, Working Data Barddhaman, West Bengal - Census 2011
Salun is a village situated in Bhatar block of Barddhaman district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 297 families residing in the village Salun. The total population of Salun is 1,246 out of which 636 are males and 610 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Salun is 959.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Salun village is 98 which is 8% of the total population. There are 49 male children and 49 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Salun is 1,000 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (959) of Salun village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salun is 78.7%. Thus Salun village has a higher literacy rate compared to 68% of Barddhaman district. The male literacy rate is 84.33% and the female literacy rate is 72.91% in Salun village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Salun village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Salun Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Salun village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 98 | 49 | 49 |
| Literacy | 78.75% | 84.33% | 72.91% |
| Scheduled Caste | 214 | 105 | 109 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 342 | 141 | 201 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 17.2% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Salun village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Salun village out of total population, 449 were engaged in work activities. 50.1% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 49.9% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 449 workers engaged in Main Work, 97 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 110 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 225 | 209 | 16 |
| Cultivators | 97 | 89 | 8 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 110 | 105 | 5 |
| Household Industries | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Other Workers | 15 | 12 | 3 |
| Marginal Workers | 224 | 204 | 20 |
| Non Working | 797 | 223 | 574 |
Map of Salun, Barddhaman, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Salun, Bhatar
Below are the list of villages near Salun village in Bhatar.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Kasigram | 1,081 |
| Madhpur | 2,127 |
| Dhenria | 1,955 |
| Nasigram | 7,503 |
| Selenda | 2,053 |
| Muraripur | 1,414 |
| Mukundapur | 628 |
| Kherur | 3,446 |
| Bhatakul | 5,607 |
| Chhatini | 2,002 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Salun, Barddhaman, West Bengal - Wikipedia