Sankha Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sankha Village has a population of 1.37 k (1,367) with 733 (733) males and 634 (634) females.The sex ratio in Sankha is 865, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sankha Village is 258 (258) which is 18.87% of Sankha Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sankha Village is 912 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Sankha village is listed as part of the Bishrampur Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Palamu District in the state of JHARKHAND in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.37 k

Toatl Population

733

Male Population

634

Female Population

Sankha Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sankha Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.65 k (1,652), indicating a 20.82% increased from Sankha's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 883 , and the estimated female population is 769 .

Sankha Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sankha Village estimated population is projected to be 1.67 k (1,673), projecting a 22.32% increased from Sankha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 894 , and the estimated female population is 779 .

Sankha Literacy Rate

Sankha Village has a literacy rate of 67% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sankha Village is 77.76 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sankha Village is 54.4 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sankha

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 67 77.76 54.4
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 67 77.76 54.4

Sankha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sankha Village is 272 (272) with 158 (158) males and 114 (114) females, which is 19.9% of Sankha Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 722 females for every 1000 males.

Sankha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sankha

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 865
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 865

Sankha Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Sankha Village are 225 (225).

Sankha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sankha Village, there are about 421 (421) workers, making up nearly 30.8% of the Sankha Village total population. Out of these, around 317 (317) are male workers, and about 104 (104) are female workers.

Sankha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.65 k (1,652) 20.82%
2025 1.67 k (1,673) 22.32% 1.5 %
2026 1.69 k (1,692) 23.73% 1.41 %
2027 1.71 k (1,710) 25.08% 1.35 %
2028 1.73 k (1,729) 26.43% 1.35 %
2029 1.75 k (1,747) 27.78% 1.35 %
2030 1.77 k (1,766) 29.13% 1.35 %
2031 1.78 k (1,783) 30.38% 1.25 %
2032 1.80 k (1,799) 31.55% 1.17 %
2033 1.82 k (1,815) 32.71% 1.16 %
2034 1.83 k (1,831) 33.88% 1.17 %
2035 1.85 k (1,847) 35.05% 1.17 %
2036 1.86 k (1,863) 36.22% 1.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Sankha Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.86 k (1,863), with a male population of 990 (990) and a female population of 873 (873). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Sankha Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.

Sankha Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Mallahtoli 1,888
2 Jenjira 87
3 Tolra 2,856
4 Murma Khurd 1,172
5 Murma Kalan 1,598
6 Kundi 937
7 Kadhwan 1,802
8 Ulipahari 741
9 Nimia 1,166
10 Dulsulma 405

Sankha Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Sankha is 1.37 k (1,367).

The estimated population of Sankha in 2024 is approximately 1.65 k (1,652).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Sankha is 272 (19.9%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankha is 67%, with male literacy at 77.76% and female literacy at 54.4%.

The sex ratio in Sankha is 865 females for every 1000 males.

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