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VOL. 11, ISSUE 3 (2025)
Socio-Demographic profile of scheduled castes in Azamgarh District, Uttar Pradesh
Authors
Anoop Kumar Singh, Dr. Durga prasad Asthana
Abstract
This study examines the Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Azamgarh
district (Uttar Pradesh, India) using block-level census data. We present
descriptive statistics on SC population share, sex ratio, and literacy,
comparing them with state and national averages. Azamgarh’s SCs constitute
about 26.62% of the district population, notably higher than the proportions in
Uttar Pradesh (~20.5%) and India (~16.6%). The SC sex ratio in Azamgarh is above
parity (favouring females in most blocks), with blocks like Martinganj
exhibiting a ratio of 1087 SC females per 1000 SC males. Literacy among
Azamgarh SCs averages roughly 64%, with significant gender gaps: male SC
literacy (~76%) far exceeds female SC literacy (~52%). These figures surpass
Uttar Pradesh’s SC literacy (60.89%) but are slightly below the national SC
average (66.07%). We include tables and charts to elucidate block-wise
variations and contextualise Azamgarh’s SC demographics in the broader state
and national setting.
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Pages:121-124
How to cite this article:
Anoop Kumar Singh, Dr. Durga prasad Asthana "Socio-Demographic profile of scheduled castes in Azamgarh District, Uttar Pradesh". International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research, Vol 11, Issue 3, 2025, Pages 121-124
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