Banshia Population, Caste, Working Data Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Census 2011
Banshia is a village situated in Gopiballavpur - I block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 58 families residing in the village Banshia. The total population of Banshia is 322 out of which 160 are males and 162 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Banshia is 1,012.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Banshia village is 45 which is 14% of the total population. There are 22 male children and 23 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Banshia is 1,045 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (1,012) of Banshia village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banshia is 49.1%. Thus Banshia village has a lower literacy rate compared to 69% of Paschim Medinipur district. The male literacy rate is 65.94% and the female literacy rate is 32.37% in Banshia village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Banshia village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Banshia Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Banshia village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 45 | 22 | 23 |
| Literacy | 49.1% | 65.94% | 32.37% |
| Scheduled Caste | 309 | 155 | 154 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Illiterate | 186 | 69 | 117 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 96% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.6% of total population in Banshia village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Banshia village out of total population, 222 were engaged in work activities. 64.4% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 35.6% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 222 workers engaged in Main Work, 48 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 86 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 143 | 90 | 53 |
| Cultivators | 48 | 38 | 10 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 86 | 46 | 40 |
| Household Industries | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other Workers | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Marginal Workers | 79 | 21 | 58 |
| Non Working | 100 | 49 | 51 |
Map of Banshia, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Banshia, Gopiballavpur - I
Below are the list of villages near Banshia village in Gopiballavpur - I.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Naukhala | 128 |
| Bhalidihi | 138 |
| Bansimla | 392 |
| Asurara | 248 |
| Dakshin Sol | 558 |
| Gohal Bura | 545 |
| Gournooagram | 480 |
| Jauri Sol | 511 |
| Atangi | 1,185 |
| Luti Jhuri | 344 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Banshia, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Wikipedia