Penkim Population

As per the 2011 Census, Penkim Village has a population of 752 (752) with 382 (382) males and 370 (370) females.The sex ratio in Penkim is 969, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Penkim Village is 229 (229) which is 30.45% of Penkim Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Penkim Village is 992 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Penkim village is listed as part of the Khongsa Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Kiphire District in the state of NAGALAND in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

752

Toatl Population

382

Male Population

370

Female Population

Penkim Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Penkim Village current estimated population is projected to be 856 (856), indicating a 13.83% increased from Penkim's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 433 , and the estimated female population is 423 .

Penkim Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Penkim Village estimated population is projected to be 864 (864), projecting a 14.83% increased from Penkim's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 437 , and the estimated female population is 428 .

Penkim Literacy Rate

Penkim Village has a literacy rate of 45.89% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Penkim Village is 55.43 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Penkim Village is 35.94 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Penkim

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 45.89 55.43 35.94
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 45.89 55.43 35.94

Penkim Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

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

Penkim Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Penkim Village is 740 (740) with 375 (375) males and 365 (365) females, which is 98.4% of Penkim Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 974 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Penkim

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 969
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 969

Penkim Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Penkim Village are 167 (167).

Penkim Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Penkim Village, there are about 356 (356) workers, making up nearly 47.34% of the Penkim Village total population. Out of these, around 178 (178) are male workers, and about 178 (178) are female workers.

Penkim - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 856 (856) 13.83%
2025 864 (864) 14.83% 1 %
2026 871 (871) 15.79% 0.96 %
2027 878 (878) 16.74% 0.95 %
2028 885 (885) 17.65% 0.91 %
2029 892 (892) 18.55% 0.9 %
2030 899 (899) 19.51% 0.96 %
2031 905 (905) 20.31% 0.8 %
2032 911 (911) 21.02% 0.71 %
2033 916 (916) 21.77% 0.75 %
2034 922 (922) 22.47% 0.7 %
2035 927 (927) 23.23% 0.76 %
2036 932 (932) 23.93% 0.7 %

Projected estimates indicate that Penkim Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 932 (932), with a male population of 469 (469) and a female population of 464 (464). This reflects a total growth of 23.93% from Penkim Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.

Penkim Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Salomi 1,975
2 Khongsa Hq. 0
3 Fakim 425
4 Vongtsowong 317
5 Tsundang 229
6 Thanamir 746
7 Khong 202

Penkim Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Penkim is 752 (752).

The estimated population of Penkim in 2024 is approximately 856 (856).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Penkim is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 740 (98.4%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Penkim is 45.89%, with male literacy at 55.43% and female literacy at 35.94%.

The sex ratio in Penkim is 969 females for every 1000 males.

Penkim population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.84% up to 2036.