Paharkatta Population

As per the 2011 Census, Paharkatta Village has a population of 5.43 k (5,428) with 2.78 k (2,776) males and 2.65 k (2,652) females.The sex ratio in Paharkatta is 956, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Paharkatta Village is 1.06 k (1,064) which is 19.6% of Paharkatta Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Paharkatta Village is 978 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Paharkatta village is listed as part of the Pothia Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Kishanganj District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

5.43 k

Toatl Population

2.78 k

Male Population

2.65 k

Female Population

Paharkatta Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Paharkatta Village current estimated population is projected to be 6.69 k (6,686), indicating a 23.17% increased from Paharkatta's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.41 k, and the estimated female population is 3.28 k.

Paharkatta Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Paharkatta Village estimated population is projected to be 6.78 k (6,781), projecting a 24.91% increased from Paharkatta's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.45 k, and the estimated female population is 3.33 k.

Paharkatta Literacy Rate

Paharkatta Village has a literacy rate of 37.42% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Paharkatta Village is 43.3 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Paharkatta Village is 31.23 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Paharkatta

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 37.42 43.3 31.23
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 37.42 43.3 31.23

Paharkatta Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Paharkatta Village is 38 (38) with 16 (16) males and 22 (22) females, which is 0.7% of Paharkatta Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1375 females for every 1000 males.

Paharkatta Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Paharkatta Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Paharkatta Village.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Paharkatta

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 956
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 956

Paharkatta Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Paharkatta Village are 1.07 k(1,067).

Paharkatta Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Paharkatta Village, there are about 1.43 k (1,431) workers, making up nearly 26.36% of the Paharkatta Village total population. Out of these, around 1.30 k (1,301) are male workers, and about 130 (130) are female workers.

Paharkatta - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 6.69 k (6,686) 23.17%
2025 6.78 k (6,781) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 6.87 k (6,873) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 6.96 k (6,963) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 7.05 k (7,054) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 7.14 k (7,144) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 7.24 k (7,235) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 7.32 k (7,318) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 7.40 k (7,396) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 7.47 k (7,473) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 7.55 k (7,551) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 7.63 k (7,629) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 7.71 k (7,706) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Paharkatta Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.71 k (7,706), with a male population of 3.91 k (3,907) and a female population of 3.80 k (3,801). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Paharkatta Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Paharkatta Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Sitalpur 12,110
2 Kalakachu 443
3 Naribasar 0
4 Gobinda 180
5 Lohagara 1,722
6 Panasi 2,697
7 Ratanpur 1,278
8 Mohania 746
9 Dhekipara 1,831
10 Jangiabari 0

Paharkatta Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Paharkatta is 5.43 k (5,428).

The estimated population of Paharkatta in 2024 is approximately 6.69 k (6,686).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Paharkatta is 38 (0.7%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Paharkatta is 37.42%, with male literacy at 43.3% and female literacy at 31.23%.

The sex ratio in Paharkatta is 956 females for every 1000 males.

Paharkatta population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.57% up to 2036.