Barkala Population

As per the 2011 Census, Barkala Village has a population of 1.02 k (1,022) with 503 (503) males and 519 (519) females.The sex ratio in Barkala is 1032, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Barkala Village is 118 (118) which is 11.55% of Barkala Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Barkala Village is 1270 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Barkala village is listed as part of the Raipur Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Bankura District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.02 k

Toatl Population

503

Male Population

519

Female Population

Barkala Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Barkala Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.12 k (1,118), indicating a 9.38% increased from Barkala's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 547 , and the estimated female population is 572 .

Barkala Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Barkala Village estimated population is projected to be 1.12 k (1,123), projecting a 9.81% increased from Barkala's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 549 , and the estimated female population is 575 .

Barkala Literacy Rate

Barkala Village has a literacy rate of 76.44% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Barkala Village is 89.14 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Barkala Village is 63.8 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Barkala

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 76.44 89.14 63.8
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 76.44 89.14 63.8

Barkala Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Barkala Village is 25 (25) with 10 (10) males and 15 (15) females, which is 2.45% of Barkala Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1500 females for every 1000 males.

Barkala Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Barkala Village is 82 (82) with 38 (38) males and 44 (44) females, which is 8.02% of Barkala Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1158 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Barkala

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1032
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1032

Barkala Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Barkala Village are 212 (212).

Barkala Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Barkala Village, there are about 516 (516) workers, making up nearly 50.49% of the Barkala Village total population. Out of these, around 306 (306) are male workers, and about 210 (210) are female workers.

Barkala - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 1.12 k (1,118) 9.38%
2026 1.12 k (1,123) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 1.13 k (1,126) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 1.13 k (1,130) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 1.13 k (1,134) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 1.14 k (1,137) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 1.14 k (1,140) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 1.14 k (1,142) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 1.14 k (1,143) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 1.15 k (1,145) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 1.15 k (1,147) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 1.15 k (1,148) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Barkala Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.15 k (1,148), with a male population of 558 (558) and a female population of 592 (592). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Barkala Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.27%.

Barkala Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Mandaldiha 1,053
2 Dhau 839
3 Benagerya 695
4 Pakadihi 501
5 Melera 2,066
6 Dharampur 1,248
7 Sirsa 1,365
8 Maulasol 2,135
9 Lurka 3,084
10 Gochda 947

Barkala Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Barkala is 1.02 k (1,022).

The estimated population of Barkala in 2025 is approximately 1.12 k (1,118).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Barkala is 25 (2.45%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 82 (8.02%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barkala is 76.44%, with male literacy at 89.14% and female literacy at 63.8%.

The sex ratio in Barkala is 1032 females for every 1000 males.

Barkala population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.27% up to 2036.