Dungra Khasmahal Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Darjiling, West Bengal - Census 2011
Dungra Khasmahal is a Census Town city situated in Kalimpong -I block of Darjiling district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 1,504 families residing in the Dungra Khasmahal city. The total population of Dungra Khasmahal is 6,789 out of which 3,276 are males and 3,513 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Dungra Khasmahal is 1,072.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Dungra Khasmahal city is 546 which is 8% of the total population. There are 272 male children and 274 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Dungra Khasmahal is 1,007 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,072).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dungra Khasmahal is 87.2%. Thus Dungra Khasmahal has a higher literacy rate compared to 79.6% of Darjiling district. The male literacy rate is 91.68% and the female literacy rate is 83.05% in Dungra Khasmahal.
Dungra Khasmahal Census Town has total administration over 1,504 houses to which it supplies basic amenities such as water and sewerage. It is also authorized to build roads within Census Town limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.
Dungra Khasmahal Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Dungra Khasmahal Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 546 | 272 | 274 |
| Literacy | 87.2% | 84.1% | 76.6% |
| Scheduled Caste | 791 | 364 | 427 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 2,003 | 980 | 1,023 |
| Illiterate | 1,345 | 522 | 823 |
Caste-wise Population - Dungra Khasmahal
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 11.7% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 29.5% of total population in Dungra Khasmahal.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 791 | 364 | 427 |
| Schedule Tribe | 2,003 | 980 | 1,023 |
Religion-wise Population - Dungra Khasmahal
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Dungra Khasmahal is 4,534 which is 66.78% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Dungra Khasmahal is 117 which is 1.72% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Dungra Khasmahal as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,534 | (66.78%) | 2,175 | 2,359 |
| Muslim | 117 | (1.72%) | 62 | 55 |
| Christian | 702 | (10.34%) | 346 | 356 |
| Sikh | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 1,006 | (14.82%) | 479 | 527 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 429 | (6.32%) | 213 | 216 |
| No Religion Specified | 1 | (0.01%) | 1 | 0 |
Literacy Rate - Dungra Khasmahal
The total literacy rate of Dungra Khasmahal was 87.2% in 2011 which is greater than the average literacy rate of 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 5,444 literates, males were 2,754 while females were 2,690. Also the male literacy rate was 91.68% and the female literacy rate was 83.05% in Dungra Khasmahal.
| Dungra Khasmahal | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 83.05% | 70.54% |
| Male | 91.68% | 81.69% |
| Total | 87.2% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Dungra Khasmahal
The Sex Ratio of Dungra Khasmahal is 1,072. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,072 females in Dungra Khasmahal. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 1,007 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,072 ) of Dungra Khasmahal.
Child Population - Dungra Khasmahal
According to Census 2011, there were 546 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Dungra Khasmahal. Out of which 272 were male while 274 were female.
Working Population - Dungra Khasmahal
In Dungra Khasmahal Census Town out of total population, 2,355 were engaged in work activities. 80.4% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 19.6% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 2,355 workers engaged in Main Work, 101 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 168 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 1,894 | 1,422 | 472 |
| Cultivators | 101 | 96 | 5 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 168 | 102 | 66 |
| Household Industries | 35 | 27 | 8 |
| Other Workers | 1,590 | 1,197 | 393 |
| Marginal Workers | 461 | 207 | 254 |
| Non Working | 4,434 | 1,647 | 2,787 |
Dungra Khasmahal Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Dungra Khasmahal is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 6,789 | 80.2% | 1,072 |
Map of Dungra Khasmahal, Darjiling, West Bengal
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Dungra Khasmahal, Darjiling, West Bengal - Wikipedia