Derka Population
As per the 2011 Census, Derka Village has a population of 297 (297) with 141 (141) males and 156 (156) females.The sex ratio in Derka is 1107, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Derka Village is 47 (47) which is 15.82% of Derka Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Derka Village is 741 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Derka village is listed as part of the Bhaderwah Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Doda District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Derka Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Derka Village current estimated population is projected to be 332 (332), indicating a 11.49% increased from Derka's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 156 , and the estimated female population is 176 .
Derka Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Derka Village estimated population is projected to be 334 (334), projecting a 12.28% increased from Derka's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 157 , and the estimated female population is 178 .
Derka Literacy Rate
Derka Village has a literacy rate of 74.4% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Derka Village is 93.86 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Derka Village is 58.09 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Derka
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 74.4 | 93.86 | 58.09 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 74.4 | 93.86 | 58.09 |
Derka Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Derka Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Derka Village.
Derka Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Derka Village is 19 (19) with 7 (7) males and 12 (12) females, which is 6.4% of Derka Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1715 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Derka
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1107 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1107 |
Derka Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Derka Village are 58 (58).
Derka Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Derka Village, there are about 155 (155) workers, making up nearly 52.19% of the Derka Village total population. Out of these, around 70 (70) are male workers, and about 85 (85) are female workers.
Derka - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 332 (332) | 11.49% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 334 (334) | 12.28% | 0.79 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 336 (336) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 338 (338) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 341 (341) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 343 (343) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 345 (345) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 347 (347) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 349 (349) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 351 (351) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 353 (353) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 355 (355) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 357 (357) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Derka Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 357 (357), with a male population of 166 (166) and a female population of 192 (192). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Derka Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.
Derka Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khellani | 1,119 |
| 2 | Malothi | 577 |
| 3 | Panjgrain | 1,352 |
| 4 | Duga | 243 |
| 5 | Bhatoli | 174 |
| 6 | Thalanga | 154 |
| 7 | Dalha | 111 |
| 8 | Soth(Sotha) | 268 |
| 9 | Bhagrota | 241 |
| 10 | Gogothe (Gajothe) | 1,991 |