Pokta Population

As per the 2011 Census, Pokta Village has a population of 1.45 k (1,454) with 723 (723) males and 731 (731) females.The sex ratio in Pokta is 1012, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pokta Village is 253 (253) which is 17.4% of Pokta Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pokta Village is 977 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Pokta village is listed as part of the Basia Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Gumla District in the state of JHARKHAND in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.45 k

Toatl Population

723

Male Population

731

Female Population

Pokta Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Pokta Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.76 k (1,757), indicating a 20.82% increased from Pokta's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 871 , and the estimated female population is 887 .

Pokta Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Pokta Village estimated population is projected to be 1.78 k (1,779), projecting a 22.32% increased from Pokta's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 881 , and the estimated female population is 898 .

Pokta Literacy Rate

Pokta Village has a literacy rate of 56.45% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pokta Village is 66.39 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pokta Village is 46.7 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pokta

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 56.45 66.39 46.7
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 56.45 66.39 46.7

Pokta Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pokta Village is 15 (15) with 9 (9) males and 6 (6) females, which is 1.03% of Pokta Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 667 females for every 1000 males.

Pokta Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pokta Village is 988 (988) with 486 (486) males and 502 (502) females, which is 67.95% of Pokta Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1033 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pokta

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1012
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1012

Pokta Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Pokta Village are 281 (281).

Pokta Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Pokta Village, there are about 749 (749) workers, making up nearly 51.51% of the Pokta Village total population. Out of these, around 375 (375) are male workers, and about 374 (374) are female workers.

Pokta - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.76 k (1,757) 20.82%
2025 1.78 k (1,779) 22.32% 1.5 %
2026 1.80 k (1,799) 23.73% 1.41 %
2027 1.82 k (1,819) 25.08% 1.35 %
2028 1.84 k (1,839) 26.43% 1.35 %
2029 1.86 k (1,858) 27.78% 1.35 %
2030 1.88 k (1,878) 29.13% 1.35 %
2031 1.90 k (1,896) 30.38% 1.25 %
2032 1.91 k (1,913) 31.55% 1.17 %
2033 1.93 k (1,930) 32.71% 1.16 %
2034 1.95 k (1,947) 33.88% 1.17 %
2035 1.96 k (1,964) 35.05% 1.17 %
2036 1.98 k (1,981) 36.22% 1.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Pokta Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.98 k (1,981), with a male population of 976 (976) and a female population of 1.01 k (1,006). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Pokta Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.

Pokta Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Pharsama 630
2 Ghunsera 849
3 Banai 2,544
4 Tangartoli 295
5 Ramjari 1,265
6 Barai 392
7 Jamdang 316
8 Talesera 424
9 Tukai 623
10 Kumhari 2,873

Pokta Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Pokta is 1.45 k (1,454).

The estimated population of Pokta in 2024 is approximately 1.76 k (1,757).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Pokta is 15 (1.03%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 988 (67.95%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Pokta is 56.45%, with male literacy at 66.39% and female literacy at 46.7%.

The sex ratio in Pokta is 1012 females for every 1000 males.

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