Nigjhar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Nigjhar Village has a population of 522 (522) with 267 (267) males and 255 (255) females.The sex ratio in Nigjhar is 956, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nigjhar Village is 85 (85) which is 16.28% of Nigjhar Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nigjhar Village is 889 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Nigjhar village is listed as part of the Bahoriband Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Katni District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Nigjhar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Nigjhar Village current estimated population is projected to be 628 (628), indicating a 20.27% increased from Nigjhar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 320 , and the estimated female population is 309 .
Nigjhar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Nigjhar Village estimated population is projected to be 636 (636), projecting a 21.67% increased from Nigjhar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 324 , and the estimated female population is 313 .
Nigjhar Literacy Rate
Nigjhar Village has a literacy rate of 68.88% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nigjhar Village is 78.83 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nigjhar Village is 58.6 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nigjhar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68.88 | 78.83 | 58.6 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 68.88 | 78.83 | 58.6 |
Nigjhar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nigjhar Village is 58 (58) with 30 (30) males and 28 (28) females, which is 11.11% of Nigjhar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 934 females for every 1000 males.
Nigjhar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nigjhar Village is 252 (252) with 129 (129) males and 123 (123) females, which is 48.28% of Nigjhar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 954 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nigjhar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 956 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 956 |
Nigjhar Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Nigjhar Village are 127 (127).
Nigjhar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Nigjhar Village, there are about 214 (214) workers, making up nearly 41% of the Nigjhar Village total population. Out of these, around 156 (156) are male workers, and about 58 (58) are female workers.
Nigjhar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 628 (628) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 636 (636) | 21.67% | 1.4 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 642 (642) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 649 (649) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 655 (655) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 661 (661) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 667 (667) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 673 (673) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 678 (678) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 684 (684) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 689 (689) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 694 (694) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 700 (700) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Nigjhar Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 700 (700), with a male population of 354 (354) and a female population of 346 (346). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Nigjhar Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.
Nigjhar Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baghraj Kalan | 166 |
| 2 | Patauha | 228 |
| 3 | Chhirhata | 0 |
| 4 | Shikarpura | 257 |
| 5 | Naigawan | 333 |
| 6 | Hathibhar | 50 |
| 7 | Pati | 1,452 |
| 8 | Amadi | 936 |
| 9 | Chhapari | 573 |
| 10 | Masandha | 1,634 |