Osain Population, Caste, Working Data Bhojpur, Bihar - Census 2011
Osain is a village situated in Behea block of Bhojpur district in Bihar. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 966 families residing in the village Osain. The total population of Osain is 6,308 out of which 3,295 are males and 3,013 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Osain is 914.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Osain village is 1135 which is 18% of the total population. There are 591 male children and 544 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Osain is 920 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (914) of Osain village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Osain is 67.4%. Thus Osain village has a higher literacy rate compared to 58.6% of Bhojpur district. The male literacy rate is 79.96% and the female literacy rate is 53.62% in Osain village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Osain village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Osain Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Osain village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 1,135 | 591 | 544 |
| Literacy | 67.39% | 79.96% | 53.62% |
| Scheduled Caste | 1,480 | 803 | 677 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 49 | 24 | 25 |
| Illiterate | 2,822 | 1,133 | 1,689 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 23.5% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.8% of total population in Osain village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Osain village out of total population, 1,628 were engaged in work activities. 67% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 33% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 1,628 workers engaged in Main Work, 369 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 454 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 1,091 | 968 | 123 |
| Cultivators | 369 | 320 | 49 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 454 | 417 | 37 |
| Household Industries | 46 | 31 | 15 |
| Other Workers | 222 | 200 | 22 |
| Marginal Workers | 537 | 367 | 170 |
| Non Working | 4,680 | 1,960 | 2,720 |
Map of Osain, Bhojpur, Bihar
Nearby Villages to Osain, Behea
Below are the list of villages near Osain village in Behea.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Maujhali | 3,162 |
| Nawadih | 1,059 |
| Khakhu Bandh | 426 |
| Sahjauli | 1,473 |
| Bharsanda Jado | 3,163 |
| Gaudar Rudar Nagar | 5,015 |
| Bharsanda Mangit | 1,310 |
| Gaudar Chak Tal | 60 |
| Phulai | 955 |
| Ghagha | 2,126 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Osain, Bhojpur, Bihar - Wikipedia