Ukhra Population, Caste, Working Data Barddhaman, West Bengal - Census 2011
Ukhra is a village situated in Purbasthali - II block of Barddhaman district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 1,201 families residing in the village Ukhra. The total population of Ukhra is 5,001 out of which 2,638 are males and 2,363 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Ukhra is 896.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Ukhra village is 475 which is 9% of the total population. There are 237 male children and 238 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Ukhra is 1,004 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (896) of Ukhra village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ukhra is 75.9%. Thus Ukhra village has a higher literacy rate compared to 68% of Barddhaman district. The male literacy rate is 81.38% and the female literacy rate is 69.69% in Ukhra village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Ukhra village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Ukhra Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Ukhra village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 475 | 237 | 238 |
| Literacy | 75.89% | 81.38% | 69.69% |
| Scheduled Caste | 1,810 | 949 | 861 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 166 | 86 | 80 |
| Illiterate | 1,566 | 684 | 882 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 36.2% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 3.3% of total population in Ukhra village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Ukhra village out of total population, 2,328 were engaged in work activities. 89% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 11% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 2,328 workers engaged in Main Work, 206 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 597 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 2,072 | 1,527 | 545 |
| Cultivators | 206 | 166 | 40 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 597 | 459 | 138 |
| Household Industries | 210 | 60 | 150 |
| Other Workers | 1,059 | 842 | 217 |
| Marginal Workers | 256 | 123 | 133 |
| Non Working | 2,673 | 988 | 1,685 |
Map of Ukhra, Barddhaman, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Ukhra, Purbasthali - II
Below are the list of villages near Ukhra village in Purbasthali - II.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Dhamas | 593 |
| Jajneswarpur | 2,202 |
| Sinhari | 6,911 |
| Sarangpur | 2,531 |
| Uttar Lakshmipur | 4,697 |
| Nimdaha | 6,873 |
| Atpara | 3,735 |
| Nakadaha | 2,761 |
| Char Chuadanga | 642 |
| Palasberia | 1,551 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Ukhra, Barddhaman, West Bengal - Wikipedia