Karek Population
As per the 2011 Census, Karek Village has a population of 1.18 k (1,177) with 628 (628) males and 549 (549) females.The sex ratio in Karek is 875, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Karek Village is 144 (144) which is 12.23% of Karek Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Karek Village is 823 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Karek village is listed as part of the Namchi Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the South District District in the state of SIKKIM in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Karek Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Karek Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.34 k (1,340), indicating a 13.84% increased from Karek's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 712 , and the estimated female population is 627 .
Karek Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Karek Village estimated population is projected to be 1.35 k (1,352), projecting a 14.82% increased from Karek's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 717 , and the estimated female population is 635 .
Karek Literacy Rate
Karek Village has a literacy rate of 77.44% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Karek Village is 86.16 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Karek Village is 67.56 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Karek
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77.44 | 86.16 | 67.56 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 77.44 | 86.16 | 67.56 |
Karek Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Karek Village is 21 (21) with 10 (10) males and 11 (11) females, which is 1.78% of Karek Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1100 females for every 1000 males.
Karek Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Karek Village is 142 (142) with 74 (74) males and 68 (68) females, which is 12.06% of Karek Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 919 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Karek
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 875 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 875 |
Karek Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Karek Village are 226 (226).
Karek Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Karek Village, there are about 619 (619) workers, making up nearly 52.59% of the Karek Village total population. Out of these, around 383 (383) are male workers, and about 236 (236) are female workers.
Karek - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.34 k (1,340) | 13.84% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.35 k (1,352) | 14.82% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.36 k (1,363) | 15.8% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.37 k (1,373) | 16.61% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.39 k (1,385) | 17.59% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.40 k (1,396) | 18.57% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.41 k (1,406) | 19.38% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.42 k (1,415) | 20.2% | 0.82 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.43 k (1,425) | 21.01% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.43 k (1,432) | 21.66% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.44 k (1,442) | 22.48% | 0.82 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.45 k (1,450) | 23.13% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.46 k (1,459) | 23.94% | 0.81 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Karek Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.46 k (1,459), with a male population of 771 (771) and a female population of 688 (688). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from Karek Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.
Karek Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paleytam | 255 |
| 2 | Nalam-Kolbong | 1,013 |
| 3 | Nagi | 988 |
| 4 | Maneydara | 892 |
| 5 | Kabrey | 931 |
| 6 | Phong | 680 |
| 7 | Chuba | 772 |
| 8 | Parbing | 1,617 |
| 9 | Rameng | 571 |
| 10 | Nijarmeng | 498 |