Jhurko Population

As per the 2011 Census, Jhurko Village has a population of 589 (589) with 314 (314) males and 275 (275) females.The sex ratio in Jhurko is 876, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jhurko Village is 99 (99) which is 16.81% of Jhurko Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jhurko Village is 1107 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

589

Toatl Population

314

Male Population

275

Female Population

Jhurko Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Jhurko Village current estimated population is projected to be 712 (712), indicating a 20.82% increased from Jhurko's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 379 , and the estimated female population is 334 .

Jhurko Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Jhurko Village estimated population is projected to be 721 (721), projecting a 22.32% increased from Jhurko's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 383 , and the estimated female population is 338 .

Jhurko Literacy Rate

Jhurko Village has a literacy rate of 68.98% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jhurko Village is 82.4 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jhurko Village is 52.91 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jhurko

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 68.98 82.4 52.91
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 68.98 82.4 52.91

Jhurko Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes Population in Jhurko Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Jhurko Village.

Jhurko Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jhurko Village is 255 (255) with 136 (136) males and 119 (119) females, which is 43.29% of Jhurko Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 875 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jhurko

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 876
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 876

Jhurko Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Jhurko Village are 134 (134).

Jhurko Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Jhurko Village, there are about 248 (248) workers, making up nearly 42.11% of the Jhurko Village total population. Out of these, around 185 (185) are male workers, and about 63 (63) are female workers.

Jhurko - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 712 (712) 20.82%
2025 721 (721) 22.32% 1.5 %
2026 729 (729) 23.73% 1.41 %
2027 737 (737) 25.08% 1.35 %
2028 745 (745) 26.43% 1.35 %
2029 753 (753) 27.78% 1.35 %
2030 761 (761) 29.13% 1.35 %
2031 768 (768) 30.38% 1.25 %
2032 775 (775) 31.55% 1.17 %
2033 782 (782) 32.71% 1.16 %
2034 789 (789) 33.88% 1.17 %
2035 796 (796) 35.05% 1.17 %
2036 803 (803) 36.22% 1.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Jhurko Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 803 (803), with a male population of 424 (424) and a female population of 379 (379). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Jhurko Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.

Jhurko Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Chukapani 535
2 Sidhadangal 0
3 Sonahara 0
4 Gamra 934
5 Sitasal 1,040
6 Leruakend 205
7 Palma 566

Jhurko Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Jhurko is 589 (589).

The estimated population of Jhurko in 2024 is approximately 712 (712).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Jhurko is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 255 (43.29%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jhurko is 68.98%, with male literacy at 82.4% and female literacy at 52.91%.

The sex ratio in Jhurko is 876 females for every 1000 males.

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