Khatkhura Population, Caste, Working Data Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Census 2011
Khatkhura is a village situated in Jamboni block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 222 families residing in the village Khatkhura. The total population of Khatkhura is 855 out of which 440 are males and 415 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Khatkhura is 943.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Khatkhura village is 116 which is 14% of the total population. There are 51 male children and 65 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Khatkhura is 1,275 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (943) of Khatkhura village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khatkhura is 49.1%. Thus Khatkhura village has a lower literacy rate compared to 69% of Paschim Medinipur district. The male literacy rate is 59.64% and the female literacy rate is 37.43% in Khatkhura village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Khatkhura village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Khatkhura Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Khatkhura village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 116 | 51 | 65 |
| Literacy | 49.12% | 59.64% | 37.43% |
| Scheduled Caste | 98 | 56 | 42 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 684 | 349 | 335 |
| Illiterate | 492 | 208 | 284 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 11.5% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 80% of total population in Khatkhura village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Khatkhura village out of total population, 449 were engaged in work activities. 3.3% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 96.7% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 449 workers engaged in Main Work, 1 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 1 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 15 | 12 | 3 |
| Cultivators | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Household Industries | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other Workers | 12 | 10 | 2 |
| Marginal Workers | 434 | 240 | 194 |
| Non Working | 406 | 188 | 218 |
Map of Khatkhura, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Khatkhura, Jamboni
Below are the list of villages near Khatkhura village in Jamboni.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Lawa | 169 |
| Bannagajar | 103 |
| Bhadai | 256 |
| Kaima | 156 |
| Bali Juri | 677 |
| Uttar Barashol | 1,018 |
| Jamui | 368 |
| Kurarya | 196 |
| Shanr Dhara | 522 |
| Nimdiha | 42 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Khatkhura, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Wikipedia