Sonamukhi Population, Caste, Working Data Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Census 2011
Sonamukhi is a village situated in Jamboni block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 56 families residing in the village Sonamukhi. The total population of Sonamukhi is 251 out of which 129 are males and 122 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Sonamukhi is 946.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Sonamukhi village is 29 which is 12% of the total population. There are 16 male children and 13 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Sonamukhi is 812 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (946) of Sonamukhi village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sonamukhi is 76.1%. Thus Sonamukhi village has a higher literacy rate compared to 69% of Paschim Medinipur district. The male literacy rate is 84.96% and the female literacy rate is 66.97% in Sonamukhi village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Sonamukhi village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Sonamukhi Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Sonamukhi village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 29 | 16 | 13 |
| Literacy | 76.13% | 84.96% | 66.97% |
| Scheduled Caste | 11 | 4 | 7 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Illiterate | 82 | 33 | 49 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 4.4% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 4% of total population in Sonamukhi village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Sonamukhi village out of total population, 153 were engaged in work activities. 48.4% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 51.6% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 153 workers engaged in Main Work, 0 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 70 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 74 | 47 | 27 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 70 | 44 | 26 |
| Other Workers | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Marginal Workers | 79 | 32 | 47 |
| Non Working | 98 | 50 | 48 |
Map of Sonamukhi, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Sonamukhi, Jamboni
Below are the list of villages near Sonamukhi village in Jamboni.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Kuryara | 407 |
| Bamun Diha | 681 |
| Dhoba Kurya | 251 |
| Hijli | 737 |
| Sarenga | 398 |
| Gadrasol | 941 |
| Tulibar | 902 |
| Mahisamura | 829 |
| Tela Muri | 161 |
| Tila Bandi | 8 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Sonamukhi, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Wikipedia