Birhandi Population, Caste, Working Data Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Census 2011
Birhandi is a village situated in Jhargram block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 87 families residing in the village Birhandi. The total population of Birhandi is 353 out of which 174 are males and 179 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Birhandi is 1,029.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Birhandi village is 12 which is 3% of the total population. There are 6 male children and 6 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Birhandi is 1,000 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,029) of Birhandi village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Birhandi is 68.9%. Thus Birhandi village has a lower literacy rate compared to 69% of Paschim Medinipur district. The male literacy rate is 78.57% and the female literacy rate is 59.54% in Birhandi village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Birhandi village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Birhandi Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Birhandi village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Literacy | 68.91% | 78.57% | 59.54% |
| Scheduled Caste | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| Illiterate | 118 | 42 | 76 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 7.6% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 7.9% of total population in Birhandi village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Birhandi village out of total population, 155 were engaged in work activities. 99.4% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 0.6% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 155 workers engaged in Main Work, 66 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 79 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 154 | 100 | 54 |
| Cultivators | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 79 | 29 | 50 |
| Other Workers | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Marginal Workers | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Non Working | 198 | 73 | 125 |
Map of Birhandi, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Birhandi, Jhargram
Below are the list of villages near Birhandi village in Jhargram.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Chakua | 352 |
| Kismat Bagjhapa | 95 |
| Barapal | 757 |
| Baghjhapa | 451 |
| Kundasol | 308 |
| Sonamui | 289 |
| Ashanbani | 250 |
| Jangal Khas | 56 |
| Chhota Kashitarya | 52 |
| Kaliam | 194 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Birhandi, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Wikipedia