Maheshpur Population, Caste, Working Data Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Census 2011
Maheshpur is a village situated in Midnapore block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 51 families residing in the village Maheshpur. The total population of Maheshpur is 232 out of which 122 are males and 110 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Maheshpur is 902.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Maheshpur village is 21 which is 9% of the total population. There are 6 male children and 15 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Maheshpur is 2,500 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (902) of Maheshpur village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maheshpur is 74.4%. Thus Maheshpur village has a higher literacy rate compared to 69% of Paschim Medinipur district. The male literacy rate is 89.66% and the female literacy rate is 55.79% in Maheshpur village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Maheshpur village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Maheshpur Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Maheshpur village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 21 | 6 | 15 |
| Literacy | 74.41% | 89.66% | 55.79% |
| Scheduled Caste | 160 | 81 | 79 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 75 | 18 | 57 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 69% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Maheshpur village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Maheshpur village out of total population, 154 were engaged in work activities. 59.1% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 40.9% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 154 workers engaged in Main Work, 1 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 90 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 91 | 63 | 28 |
| Cultivators | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 90 | 63 | 27 |
| Marginal Workers | 63 | 20 | 43 |
| Non Working | 78 | 39 | 39 |
Map of Maheshpur, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Maheshpur, Midnapore
Below are the list of villages near Maheshpur village in Midnapore.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Baharabani | 164 |
| Gajpatia | 569 |
| Shankadanga | 576 |
| Jhunjhuni | 227 |
| Upar Danga | 895 |
| Keliamari | 353 |
| Bhatpara | 778 |
| Ellabani | 756 |
| Depara | 472 |
| Dhadkidanga | 182 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Maheshpur, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Wikipedia