Benkia Population
As per the 2011 Census, Benkia Village has a population of 498 (498) with 242 (242) males and 256 (256) females.The sex ratio in Benkia is 1058, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Benkia Village is 58 (58) which is 11.65% of Benkia Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Benkia Village is 1231 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Benkia village is listed as part of the Khatra 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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Benkia Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Benkia Village current estimated population is projected to be 543 (543), indicating a 8.86% increased from Benkia's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 262 , and the estimated female population is 281 .
Benkia Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Benkia Village estimated population is projected to be 545 (545), projecting a 9.38% increased from Benkia's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 263 , and the estimated female population is 282 .
Benkia Literacy Rate
Benkia Village has a literacy rate of 54.09% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Benkia Village is 69.44 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Benkia Village is 39.29 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Benkia
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 54.09 | 69.44 | 39.29 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 54.09 | 69.44 | 39.29 |
Benkia Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Benkia Village is 259 (259) with 129 (129) males and 130 (130) females, which is 52.01% of Benkia Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1008 females for every 1000 males.
Benkia Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Benkia Village is 239 (239) with 113 (113) males and 126 (126) females, which is 47.99% of Benkia Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1116 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Benkia
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1058 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1058 |
Benkia Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Benkia Village are 116 (116).
Benkia Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Benkia Village, there are about 209 (209) workers, making up nearly 41.97% of the Benkia Village total population. Out of these, around 118 (118) are male workers, and about 91 (91) are female workers.
Benkia - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 543 (543) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 545 (545) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 547 (547) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 549 (549) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 551 (551) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 553 (553) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 554 (554) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 556 (556) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 557 (557) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 557 (557) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 558 (558) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 559 (559) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 560 (560) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Benkia Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 560 (560), with a male population of 269 (269) and a female population of 292 (292). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Benkia Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.
Benkia Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salbani | 297 |
| 2 | Bhuru Danga | 516 |
| 3 | Kurkutia | 574 |
| 4 | Debua | 905 |
| 5 | Mallihir | 269 |
| 6 | Raktajura | 188 |
| 7 | Ruparhir | 326 |
| 8 | Jharia Kocha | 535 |
| 9 | Damodarpur | 261 |
| 10 | Amdiha | 1,672 |