Gandak Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gandak Village has a population of 396 (396) with 194 (194) males and 202 (202) females.The sex ratio in Gandak is 1042, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gandak Village is 54 (54) which is 13.64% of Gandak Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gandak Village is 1000 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Gandak village is listed as part of the Ramgarh Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Dumka District in the state of JHARKHAND in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

396

Toatl Population

194

Male Population

202

Female Population

Gandak Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Gandak Village current estimated population is projected to be 479 (479), indicating a 20.82% increased from Gandak's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 234 , and the estimated female population is 245 .

Gandak Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Gandak Village estimated population is projected to be 485 (485), projecting a 22.32% increased from Gandak's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 237 , and the estimated female population is 249 .

Gandak Literacy Rate

Gandak Village has a literacy rate of 65.2% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gandak Village is 75.45 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gandak Village is 55.43 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gandak

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 65.2 75.45 55.43
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 65.2 75.45 55.43

Gandak Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gandak Village is 19 (19) with 9 (9) males and 10 (10) females, which is 4.8% of Gandak Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1112 females for every 1000 males.

Gandak Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gandak Village is 292 (292) with 135 (135) males and 157 (157) females, which is 73.74% of Gandak Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1163 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gandak

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1042
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1042

Gandak Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Gandak Village are 89 (89).

Gandak Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gandak Village, there are about 261 (261) workers, making up nearly 65.91% of the Gandak Village total population. Out of these, around 126 (126) are male workers, and about 135 (135) are female workers.

Gandak - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 479 (479) 20.82%
2025 485 (485) 22.32% 1.5 %
2026 490 (490) 23.73% 1.41 %
2027 496 (496) 25.08% 1.35 %
2028 501 (501) 26.43% 1.35 %
2029 507 (507) 27.78% 1.35 %
2030 512 (512) 29.13% 1.35 %
2031 517 (517) 30.38% 1.25 %
2032 521 (521) 31.55% 1.17 %
2033 526 (526) 32.71% 1.16 %
2034 531 (531) 33.88% 1.17 %
2035 535 (535) 35.05% 1.17 %
2036 540 (540) 36.22% 1.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Gandak Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 540 (540), with a male population of 262 (262) and a female population of 278 (278). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Gandak Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.

Gandak Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Belatari 462
2 Kurumtanr 246
3 Jitna 272
4 Kandhara 963
5 Teliadih 501
6 Marnadih 744
7 Lakhna 213
8 Kusiam 329
9 Arpahari 116
10 Bichgarha 295

Gandak Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Gandak is 396 (396).

The estimated population of Gandak in 2024 is approximately 479 (479).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Gandak is 19 (4.8%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 292 (73.74%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gandak is 65.2%, with male literacy at 75.45% and female literacy at 55.43%.

The sex ratio in Gandak is 1042 females for every 1000 males.

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