Chapter 4

Socio-Economic Profile of PCPIR

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Chapter 4. Socio-Economic Profile of PCPIR

4.1 Introduction
Social and economic development processes and outcomes are depended upon the detailed study of
population characteristic of any planning area. It is essential that a good understanding of a population
dynamics provide the basis for decision-making, policy development and planning.
Economy can be defined as the interrelated activities that deal with consumption and production. Different
activities that provide employment opportunities and income constitute the economic base of an area.
The sections below give the existing socio-economic profile of the PCPIR at Paradeep. The analysis in the
following sections has been done as per data available from Census of India, 2011.

4.2 Demographic Profile

4.2.1 Population
The total population of the PCPIR area is 2,36, 352 which spread over two urban areas of Paradeepgarh and
Paradeep municipality as well as 129 villages (out of 153 villages mentioned in the Project Proposal Document
of Paradeep PCPIR, September 2010) whose data is available as per Census 2011. The total number of
households in the area is 54,186.

4.2.2 Sex Ratio

As per the census of India - 2011, the total male population is 1,23,322 i.e. 52% of the total population in the
Paradeep PCPIR while the total female population is 1,13,030 i.e. 48% of the total population. The sex ratio
(female population per 1,000 male population) in the PCPIR area is 916 which is lower than that of
Jagatsinghpur (968), Kendrapara (1007) and that of the Odisha state (979).

Females
Males
48%
52%

Figure 4.1: Male-Female population in Paradeep PCPIR

Source: Census, 2011

4.2.3 Literacy Rate

The literacy rate (percentage of literate population to the total population above 6-years of age) within the
Paradeep PCPIR is 85.6% comparable to the total literacy rates of Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapara districts but
higher than the state literacy rate of 72.9%.

Table 4.1: Literacy Rates- Paradeep PCPIR, Districts and Odisha State
Paradeep PCPIR Jagatsinghpur Kendrapara Odisha State
District District
Total Literacy Rate 85.6% 86.6% 85.2% 72.9%
Male Literacy Rate 91.3% 92.4% 91.5% 81.6%

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Paradeep PCPIR Jagatsinghpur Kendrapara Odisha State

District District
Female Literacy Rate 79.4% 80.6% 79% 64%
Source: Census, 201; District Statistical Handbook-2011 Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapara

The total male literate population in Paradeep PCPIR is 1,00,727 while female is 80,450.

200000 181177
180000
160000
140000
120000 100727
100000 Literate
80450
80000 Illiterate
55175
60000
40000 32580
22595
20000
0
Male Female Total

Figure 4.2: Literate and Illiterate population in Paradeep PCPIR

Source: Census, 2011

4.3 Economic Profile

As per census 2011, total persons under workers category in Paradeep PCPIR are 79,578. Workers are those
persons who have engaged in any economically productive activity during reference period. This indicates that
Work Force Participation Ratio (WFPR) of Paradeep PCPIR is 34%. The Table below shows details of
classification of workers and non-workers.
Table 4.2: Classification of Workers and Non-Workers
Category Total Male Female
Workers (Main + Marginal) 79578 69022 10556
Main Workers 64480 58916 5564
Marginal Workers 15098 10106 4992
Non Workers 156774 54300 102474
Total 236352 123322 113030
Source: Census 2011

Among the total workers, 81% falls under main workers category and 19% under marginal workers category.
Total percentage of male and female workers is 87% and 13% respectively.

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Total No of Workers and Non-Workers Distribution of Workers (Sex Based)

Male Female

34% 13%
Workers
66%
Non Workers
87%

Distribution of Workers (Category Based)

Main Workers Marginal Workers

19%

81%

Figure 4.3 Classification of Workers & Non-workers

Out of total workers 23% are cultivators, 14% are agriculture labourers, 4% are household industry workers
and 59% falls under other workers category. Table below gives distribution of main and marginal workers
based on activity.
Table 4.3: Categories of Main and Marginal Workers
Category Main Workers Marginal Workers
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Cultivators 15864 15410 454 2152 1371 781
Agricultural Laborers 6394 5743 651 4909 3445 1464
Household Industry 2155 1992 163 1083 713 370
Workers
Other Workers 40067 35771 4296 6954 4577 2377
Total 64480 58916 5564 15098 10106 4992
Source: Census 2011

Distribution of Workers (Activity Based)

Cultivators
23%
Agricultural Labourers
59% 14%
Household Industry
Workers

4% Other Workers

Figure 4.4 Activity Based Distribution of Main & Marginal Workers

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