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Paschim Sikta Population - Hugli, West Bengal

Paschim Sikta is a large village located in Polba - Dadpur Block of Hugli district, West Bengal with total 514 families residing. The Paschim Sikta village has population of 2204 of which 1119 are males while 1085 are females as per Population Census 2011.

In Paschim Sikta village population of children with age 0-6 is 209 which makes up 9.48 % of total population of village. Average Sex Ratio of Paschim Sikta village is 970 which is higher than West Bengal state average of 950. Child Sex Ratio for the Paschim Sikta as per census is 1111, higher than West Bengal average of 956.

Paschim Sikta village has lower literacy rate compared to West Bengal. In 2011, literacy rate of Paschim Sikta village was 68.87 % compared to 76.26 % of West Bengal. In Paschim Sikta Male literacy stands at 76.96 % while female literacy rate was 60.41 %.

As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, Paschim Sikta village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of village. Our website, don't have information about schools and hospital in Paschim Sikta village.

Paschim Sikta Data

Particulars Total Male Female
Total No. of Houses 514 - -
Population 2,204 1,119 1,085
Child (0-6) 209 99 110
Schedule Caste 1,588 809 779
Schedule Tribe 154 71 83
Literacy 68.87 % 76.96 % 60.41 %
Total Workers 909 699 210
Main Worker 886 - -
Marginal Worker 23 10 13

Caste Factor

In Paschim Sikta village, most of the villagers are from Schedule Caste (SC). Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 72.05 % while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 6.99 % of total population in Paschim Sikta village.

Work Profile

In Paschim Sikta village out of total population, 909 were engaged in work activities. 97.47 % of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 2.53 % were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 909 workers engaged in Main Work, 44 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 490 were Agricultural labourer.