Dewankata Population, Caste, Working Data West Garo Hills, Meghalaya - Census 2011
Dewankata is a village situated in Selsella block of West Garo Hills district in Meghalaya. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 77 families residing in the village Dewankata. The total population of Dewankata is 393 out of which 181 are males and 212 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Dewankata is 1,171.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Dewankata village is 51 which is 13% of the total population. There are 21 male children and 30 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Dewankata is 1,429 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (1,171) of Dewankata village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dewankata is 78.4%. Thus Dewankata village has a higher literacy rate compared to 55.8% of West Garo Hills district. The male literacy rate is 86.88% and the female literacy rate is 70.88% in Dewankata village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Dewankata village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Dewankata Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Dewankata village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 51 | 21 | 30 |
| Literacy | 78.36% | 86.88% | 70.88% |
| Scheduled Caste | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 393 | 181 | 212 |
| Illiterate | 125 | 42 | 83 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 100% of total population in Dewankata village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Dewankata village out of total population, 115 were engaged in work activities. 100% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 0% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 115 workers engaged in Main Work, 21 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 8 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 115 | 93 | 22 |
| Cultivators | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Other Workers | 86 | 69 | 17 |
| Non Working | 278 | 88 | 190 |
Map of Dewankata, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya
Nearby Villages to Dewankata, Selsella
Below are the list of villages near Dewankata village in Selsella.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Kokaimari | 139 |
| Bangalkata | 2,860 |
| Bamundanga | 119 |
| Apalgre | 289 |
| Galadigli | 993 |
| Kaimbatapara | 3,147 |
| Maulakandi | 3,150 |
| Kalapani II | 1,309 |
| Pushkanipara | 2,775 |
| Kalapani | 232 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Dewankata, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya - Wikipedia