Tarku Population

As per the 2011 Census, Tarku Village has a population of 1.86 k (1,856) with 949 (949) males and 907 (907) females.The sex ratio in Tarku is 956, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Tarku Village is 193 (193) which is 10.4% of Tarku Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Tarku Village is 1271 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Tarku 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.

1.86 k

Toatl Population

949

Male Population

907

Female Population

Tarku Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Tarku Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.11 k (2,113), indicating a 13.84% increased from Tarku's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.08 k, and the estimated female population is 1.04 k.

Tarku Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Tarku Village estimated population is projected to be 2.13 k (2,132), projecting a 14.82% increased from Tarku's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.08 k, and the estimated female population is 1.05 k.

Tarku Literacy Rate

Tarku Village has a literacy rate of 83.76% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Tarku Village is 90.74 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Tarku Village is 76.22 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Tarku

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 83.76 90.74 76.22
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 83.76 90.74 76.22

Tarku Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Tarku Village is 136 (136) with 61 (61) males and 75 (75) females, which is 7.33% of Tarku Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1230 females for every 1000 males.

Tarku Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Tarku Village is 239 (239) with 119 (119) males and 120 (120) females, which is 12.88% of Tarku Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1009 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Tarku

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 956
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 956

Tarku Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Tarku Village are 371 (371).

Tarku Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Tarku Village, there are about 1.05 k (1,046) workers, making up nearly 56.36% of the Tarku Village total population. Out of these, around 594 (594) are male workers, and about 452 (452) are female workers.

Tarku - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.11 k (2,113) 13.84%
2025 2.13 k (2,132) 14.82% 0.98 %
2026 2.15 k (2,150) 15.8% 0.98 %
2027 2.17 k (2,165) 16.61% 0.81 %
2028 2.18 k (2,183) 17.59% 0.98 %
2029 2.20 k (2,201) 18.57% 0.98 %
2030 2.22 k (2,216) 19.38% 0.81 %
2031 2.23 k (2,231) 20.2% 0.82 %
2032 2.25 k (2,246) 21.01% 0.81 %
2033 2.26 k (2,259) 21.66% 0.65 %
2034 2.27 k (2,274) 22.48% 0.82 %
2035 2.29 k (2,286) 23.13% 0.65 %
2036 2.30 k (2,301) 23.94% 0.81 %

Projected estimates indicate that Tarku Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.30 k (2,301), with a male population of 1.17 k (1,166) and a female population of 1.14 k (1,137). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from Tarku Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.

Tarku Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Tokdey (Resep) 487
2 Gangchung 546
3 Aifaltar 289
4 Temi Tea Estate 1,323
5 Temi 1,195
6 Tanak 857
7 Pabong (Gangchung) 541
8 Doring 1,064
9 Rashyap 1,129
10 Namphing 2,522

Tarku Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Tarku is 1.86 k (1,856).

The estimated population of Tarku in 2024 is approximately 2.11 k (2,113).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Tarku is 136 (7.33%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 239 (12.88%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Tarku is 83.76%, with male literacy at 90.74% and female literacy at 76.22%.

The sex ratio in Tarku is 956 females for every 1000 males.

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