Gokulpur Population, Caste, Working Data Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Census 2011
Gokulpur is a village situated in Sankrail block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 75 families residing in the village Gokulpur. The total population of Gokulpur is 340 out of which 168 are males and 172 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Gokulpur is 1,024.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Gokulpur village is 60 which is 18% of the total population. There are 37 male children and 23 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Gokulpur is 622 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,024) of Gokulpur village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gokulpur is 65.4%. Thus Gokulpur village has a lower literacy rate compared to 69% of Paschim Medinipur district. The male literacy rate is 67.18% and the female literacy rate is 63.76% in Gokulpur village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Gokulpur village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Gokulpur Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Gokulpur village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 60 | 37 | 23 |
| Literacy | 65.36% | 67.18% | 63.76% |
| Scheduled Caste | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 258 | 123 | 135 |
| Illiterate | 157 | 80 | 77 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 75.9% of total population in Gokulpur village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Gokulpur village out of total population, 173 were engaged in work activities. 45.7% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 54.3% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 173 workers engaged in Main Work, 30 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 44 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 79 | 75 | 4 |
| Cultivators | 30 | 29 | 1 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 44 | 41 | 3 |
| Household Industries | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other Workers | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Marginal Workers | 94 | 22 | 72 |
| Non Working | 167 | 71 | 96 |
Map of Gokulpur, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Gokulpur, Sankrail
Below are the list of villages near Gokulpur village in Sankrail.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Kendu Danga Danrisol | 165 |
| Birdahi | 706 |
| Upar Katmundi | 455 |
| Kalsona | 496 |
| Bahara Danri | 633 |
| Bhatuapara | 178 |
| Bhagaban Chak | 497 |
| Kashi Danga | 462 |
| Sapua Sarulia Karki | 123 |
| Barada | 674 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Gokulpur, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Wikipedia