Benachapra Population, Caste, Working Data Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Census 2011
Benachapra is a village situated in Binpur - I block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 59 families residing in the village Benachapra. The total population of Benachapra is 282 out of which 132 are males and 150 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Benachapra is 1,136.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Benachapra village is 35 which is 12% of the total population. There are 19 male children and 16 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Benachapra is 842 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,136) of Benachapra village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Benachapra is 63.6%. Thus Benachapra village has a lower literacy rate compared to 69% of Paschim Medinipur district. The male literacy rate is 80.53% and the female literacy rate is 49.25% in Benachapra village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Benachapra village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Benachapra Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Benachapra village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 35 | 19 | 16 |
| Literacy | 63.56% | 80.53% | 49.25% |
| Scheduled Caste | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 282 | 132 | 150 |
| Illiterate | 125 | 41 | 84 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 100% of total population in Benachapra village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Benachapra village out of total population, 155 were engaged in work activities. 34.8% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 65.2% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 155 workers engaged in Main Work, 46 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 2 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 54 | 48 | 6 |
| Cultivators | 46 | 43 | 3 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Workers | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Marginal Workers | 101 | 27 | 74 |
| Non Working | 127 | 57 | 70 |
Map of Benachapra, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Benachapra, Binpur - I
Below are the list of villages near Benachapra village in Binpur - I.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Bankisol | 289 |
| Arma | 318 |
| Hatighasa | 147 |
| Jangalkhas | 684 |
| Sitarampur | 48 |
| Banchandabila | 55 |
| Teshabandh | 231 |
| Lalgaria | 51 |
| Banpukhuria | 398 |
| Nambanshber | 191 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Benachapra, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Wikipedia