Farakka Block Population, Caste, Religion Data - Murshidabad district, West Bengal

Farakka Block of Murshidabad district has a total population of 274,111 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 139,226 are males while 134,885 are females. In 2011 there were a total 54,005 families residing in Farakka Block. The Average Sex Ratio of Farakka Block is 969.

As per Census 2011 out of total population, 38.8% people live in Urban areas while 61.2% live in the Rural areas. The average literacy rate in urban areas is 61.9% while that in rural areas is 58.4%. Also the Sex Ratio of Urban areas in Farakka Block is 971 while that of Rural areas is 967.

The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Farakka Block is 48767 which is 18% of the total population. There are 24894 male children and 23873 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Farakka Block is 959 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 969 ) of Farakka Block.

The total literacy rate of Farakka Block is 59.75%. The male literacy rate is 53.84% and the female literacy rate is 44.25% in Farakka Block.

To facilitate the administration, Farakka Block is further divided into 8 towns and 66 villages.

Farakka Block Data

As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Farakka Block.

Caste-wise Population - Farakka Block

Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 11.9% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.9% of total population in Farakka Block of West Bengal.

Religion-wise Population - Farakka Block

Literacy Rate - Farakka Block

Average literacy rate of Farakka Block in 2011 were 59.75% in which, male and female literacy were 65.56% and 53.77% respectively. Total literate in Farakka Block were 134,650 of which male and female were 74,957 and 59,693 respectively.

Sex Ratio - Farakka Block

The Sex Ratio of Farakka Block is 969 . Thus for every 1000 men there were 969 females in Farakka Block. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 959 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 969 ) of Farakka Block.

Child Population - Farakka Block

According to Census 2011, there were 48,767 children between age 0 to 6 years in Farakka Block. Out of which 24,894 were male while 23,873 were female.

Urban/Rural Population - Farakka Block

As per Census 2011, there are a total 20,950 families under Farakka Block living in urban areas while 20,950 families are living within Rural areas. Thus around 38.8% of total population of Farakka Block lives in Urban areas while 61.2% lives in Rural areas. Population of children (0 - 6 years) in urban regions is 17,821 while that in rural regions is 30,946.

Working Population - Farakka Block

In Farakka Block out of total population, 120,946 were engaged in work activities. 72.2% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 27.8% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 120,946 workers engaged in Main Work, 4,363 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 9,743 were Agricultural labourers.

Nearby Blocks from Farakka Block

Below is the list of Blocks near Farakka Block in Murshidabad district.

Farakka Block Map

Reference

• Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
• Farakka, West Bengal - Wikipedia