Sankh Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sankh Village has a population of 2.42 k (2,421) with 1.21 k (1,214) males and 1.21 k (1,207) females.The sex ratio in Sankh is 995, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sankh Village is 452 (452) which is 18.67% of Sankh Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sankh Village is 801 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Sankh village is listed as part of the Gawan Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Giridih District in the state of JHARKHAND in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.42 k

Toatl Population

1.21 k

Male Population

1.21 k

Female Population

Sankh Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sankh Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.93 k (2,926), indicating a 20.82% increased from Sankh's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.46 k, and the estimated female population is 1.46 k.

Sankh Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sankh Village estimated population is projected to be 2.96 k (2,962), projecting a 22.32% increased from Sankh's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.48 k, and the estimated female population is 1.48 k.

Sankh Literacy Rate

Sankh Village has a literacy rate of 54.75% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sankh Village is 73.52 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sankh Village is 36.78 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sankh

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 54.75 73.52 36.78
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 54.75 73.52 36.78

Sankh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sankh Village is 146 (146) with 73 (73) males and 73 (73) females, which is 6.03% of Sankh Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1000 females for every 1000 males.

Sankh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sankh

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 995
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 995

Sankh Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Sankh Village are 364 (364).

Sankh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sankh Village, there are about 552 (552) workers, making up nearly 22.8% of the Sankh Village total population. Out of these, around 464 (464) are male workers, and about 88 (88) are female workers.

Sankh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.93 k (2,926) 20.82%
2025 2.96 k (2,962) 22.32% 1.5 %
2026 3.00 k (2,996) 23.73% 1.41 %
2027 3.03 k (3,029) 25.08% 1.35 %
2028 3.06 k (3,061) 26.43% 1.35 %
2029 3.09 k (3,094) 27.78% 1.35 %
2030 3.13 k (3,127) 29.13% 1.35 %
2031 3.16 k (3,157) 30.38% 1.25 %
2032 3.19 k (3,185) 31.55% 1.17 %
2033 3.21 k (3,214) 32.71% 1.16 %
2034 3.24 k (3,242) 33.88% 1.17 %
2035 3.27 k (3,270) 35.05% 1.17 %
2036 3.30 k (3,298) 36.22% 1.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Sankh Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.30 k (3,298), with a male population of 1.64 k (1,639) and a female population of 1.66 k (1,661). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Sankh Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.

Sankh Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Jamdar 1,236
2 Jamua 458
3 Darho 951
4 Palma 214
5 Rajpura 446
6 Bendro 638
7 Semrapatal 476
8 Koar 54
9 Dabar 900
10 Purnadabar 282

Sankh Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Sankh is 2.42 k (2,421).

The estimated population of Sankh in 2024 is approximately 2.93 k (2,926).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Sankh is 146 (6.03%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankh is 54.75%, with male literacy at 73.52% and female literacy at 36.78%.

The sex ratio in Sankh is 995 females for every 1000 males.

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