Pokhribong Khasmahal Population, Caste, Working Data Darjiling, West Bengal - Census 2011
Pokhribong Khasmahal is a village situated in Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri block of Darjiling district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 610 families residing in the village Pokhribong Khasmahal. The total population of Pokhribong Khasmahal is 3,051 out of which 1,511 are males and 1,540 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Pokhribong Khasmahal is 1,019.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Pokhribong Khasmahal village is 252 which is 8% of the total population. There are 126 male children and 126 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Pokhribong Khasmahal is 1,000 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,019) of Pokhribong Khasmahal village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pokhribong Khasmahal is 88.4%. Thus Pokhribong Khasmahal village has a higher literacy rate compared to 71.2% of Darjiling district. The male literacy rate is 92.78% and the female literacy rate is 84.02% in Pokhribong Khasmahal village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Pokhribong Khasmahal village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Pokhribong Khasmahal Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Pokhribong Khasmahal village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 252 | 126 | 126 |
| Literacy | 88.35% | 92.78% | 84.02% |
| Scheduled Caste | 147 | 75 | 72 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 983 | 492 | 491 |
| Illiterate | 578 | 226 | 352 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 4.8% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 32.2% of total population in Pokhribong Khasmahal village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Pokhribong Khasmahal village out of total population, 990 were engaged in work activities. 68.8% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 31.2% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 990 workers engaged in Main Work, 154 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 16 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 681 | 508 | 173 |
| Cultivators | 154 | 128 | 26 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 16 | 14 | 2 |
| Household Industries | 10 | 9 | 1 |
| Other Workers | 501 | 357 | 144 |
| Marginal Workers | 309 | 189 | 120 |
| Non Working | 2,061 | 814 | 1,247 |
Map of Pokhribong Khasmahal, Darjiling, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Pokhribong Khasmahal, Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri
Below are the list of villages near Pokhribong Khasmahal village in Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Tarzun Tea Garden | 2,232 |
| Samrik Tea Garden | 1,876 |
| Sagmaru Tea Garden | 2,229 |
| Molatey Tea Garden | 2,285 |
| Gopal Dhara Tea Garden | 2,084 |
| Dhajea Tea Garden | 1,394 |
| Seyok Tea Garden | 2,207 |
| Nagri Farm Tea Garden | 3,655 |
| Soolbongs Tea Garden | 2,196 |
| Dhajea Khasmahal | 1,651 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Pokhribong Khasmahal, Darjiling, West Bengal - Wikipedia