Challa Population
As per the 2011 Census, Challa Village has a population of 1.11 k (1,111) with 552 (552) males and 559 (559) females.The sex ratio in Challa is 1013, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Challa Village is 130 (130) which is 11.7% of Challa Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Challa Village is 1064 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Challa village is listed as part of the Barjora Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Bankura District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Male Population
Female Population
Challa Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Challa Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.21 k (1,210), indicating a 8.86% increased from Challa's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 598 , and the estimated female population is 613 .
Challa Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Challa Village estimated population is projected to be 1.22 k (1,216), projecting a 9.38% increased from Challa's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 600 , and the estimated female population is 616 .
Challa Literacy Rate
Challa Village has a literacy rate of 58.92% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Challa Village is 68.71 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Challa Village is 49.19 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Challa
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 58.92 | 68.71 | 49.19 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 58.92 | 68.71 | 49.19 |
Challa Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Challa Village is 698 (698) with 338 (338) males and 360 (360) females, which is 62.83% of Challa Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1066 females for every 1000 males.
Challa Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Challa Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Challa Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Challa
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1013 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1013 |
Challa Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Challa Village are 265 (265).
Challa Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Challa Village, there are about 539 (539) workers, making up nearly 48.51% of the Challa Village total population. Out of these, around 335 (335) are male workers, and about 204 (204) are female workers.
Challa - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.21 k (1,210) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.22 k (1,216) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.22 k (1,220) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.22 k (1,224) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.23 k (1,228) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.23 k (1,232) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.24 k (1,236) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.24 k (1,239) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.24 k (1,241) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.24 k (1,243) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.25 k (1,245) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.25 k (1,247) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.25 k (1,248) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Challa Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.25 k (1,248), with a male population of 612 (612) and a female population of 637 (637). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Challa Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.
Challa Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oltara | 827 |
| 2 | Kanchchhala | 1,293 |
| 3 | Samantamara | 311 |
| 4 | Dhabani | 1,277 |
| 5 | Ramchandrapur | 2,060 |
| 6 | Kalberia | 309 |
| 7 | Namaghansara | 0 |
| 8 | Kururiya | 305 |
| 9 | Kururiya Balarampur | 249 |
| 10 | Malkuriya | 39 |