Dastura Population, Caste, Working Data South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Census 2011
Dastura is a village situated in Magrahat - I block of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 641 families residing in the village Dastura. The total population of Dastura is 3,072 out of which 1,535 are males and 1,537 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Dastura is 1,001.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Dastura village is 526 which is 17% of the total population. There are 248 male children and 278 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Dastura is 1,121 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (1,001) of Dastura village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dastura is 71.7%. Thus Dastura village has a higher literacy rate compared to 67.8% of South Twenty Four Parganas district. The male literacy rate is 77% and the female literacy rate is 66.32% in Dastura village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Dastura village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Dastura Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Dastura village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 526 | 248 | 278 |
| Literacy | 71.72% | 77% | 66.32% |
| Scheduled Caste | 374 | 199 | 175 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 1,246 | 544 | 702 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 12.2% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Dastura village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Dastura village out of total population, 825 were engaged in work activities. 54.7% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 45.3% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 825 workers engaged in Main Work, 53 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 65 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 451 | 420 | 31 |
| Cultivators | 53 | 49 | 4 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 65 | 62 | 3 |
| Household Industries | 200 | 190 | 10 |
| Other Workers | 133 | 119 | 14 |
| Marginal Workers | 374 | 332 | 42 |
| Non Working | 2,247 | 783 | 1,464 |
Map of Dastura, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Dastura, Magrahat - I
Below are the list of villages near Dastura village in Magrahat - I.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Dhan Dhania | 1,609 |
| Sibpur | 607 |
| Chak Raypur | 2,437 |
| Chak Naraharipur | 1,029 |
| Maheswara | 2,966 |
| Srichanda | 1,773 |
| Rajballabhpur | 2,862 |
| Ruipukuria Bhatugachhi | 704 |
| Balarampur | 1,265 |
| Bainch Beria | 2,029 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Dastura, South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal - Wikipedia