Penk Population

As per the 2011 Census, Penk Village has a population of 8.02 k (8,017) with 4.07 k (4,068) males and 3.95 k (3,949) females.The sex ratio in Penk is 971, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Penk Village is 1.60 k (1,600) which is 19.96% of Penk Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Penk Village is 966 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Penk village is listed as part of the Nawadih Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Bokaro District in the state of JHARKHAND in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

8.02 k

Toatl Population

4.07 k

Male Population

3.95 k

Female Population

Penk Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Penk Village current estimated population is projected to be 9.69 k (9,687), indicating a 20.82% increased from Penk's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.90 k, and the estimated female population is 4.79 k.

Penk Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Penk Village estimated population is projected to be 9.81 k (9,807), projecting a 22.32% increased from Penk's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.96 k, and the estimated female population is 4.85 k.

Penk Literacy Rate

Penk Village has a literacy rate of 50.07% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Penk Village is 61.28 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Penk Village is 38.54 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Penk

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 50.07 61.28 38.54
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 50.07 61.28 38.54

Penk Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Penk Village is 480 (480) with 246 (246) males and 234 (234) females, which is 5.99% of Penk Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 952 females for every 1000 males.

Penk Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Penk Village is 3.25 k (3,250) with 1.61 k (1,610) males and 1.64 k (1,640) females, which is 40.54% of Penk Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1019 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Penk

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 971
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 971

Penk Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Penk Village are 1.36 k(1,358).

Penk Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Penk Village, there are about 3.50 k (3,499) workers, making up nearly 43.64% of the Penk Village total population. Out of these, around 1.99 k (1,988) are male workers, and about 1.51 k (1,511) are female workers.

Penk - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 9.69 k (9,687) 20.82%
2025 9.81 k (9,807) 22.32% 1.5 %
2026 9.92 k (9,920) 23.73% 1.41 %
2027 10.03 k (10,028) 25.08% 1.35 %
2028 10.14 k (10,136) 26.43% 1.35 %
2029 10.25 k (10,245) 27.78% 1.35 %
2030 10.35 k (10,353) 29.13% 1.35 %
2031 10.45 k (10,453) 30.38% 1.25 %
2032 10.55 k (10,547) 31.55% 1.17 %
2033 10.64 k (10,640) 32.71% 1.16 %
2034 10.73 k (10,734) 33.88% 1.17 %
2035 10.83 k (10,827) 35.05% 1.17 %
2036 10.92 k (10,921) 36.22% 1.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Penk Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 10.92 k (10,921), with a male population of 5.49 k (5,490) and a female population of 5.43 k (5,433). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Penk Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.

Penk Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Mahuatanr 442
2 Mongo Rangamati 2,106
3 Kothi 947
4 Nawadih 469
5 Dalkiro 919
6 Goniatu 5,060
7 Kausi 503
8 Burgara 1,001
9 Kachho 2,040

Penk Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Penk is 8.02 k (8,017).

The estimated population of Penk in 2024 is approximately 9.69 k (9,687).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Penk is 480 (5.99%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 3.25 k (40.54%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Penk is 50.07%, with male literacy at 61.28% and female literacy at 38.54%.

The sex ratio in Penk is 971 females for every 1000 males.

Penk population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.28% up to 2036.