Barkona Population

As per the 2011 Census, Barkona Village has a population of 2.46 k (2,462) with 1.23 k (1,234) males and 1.23 k (1,228) females.The sex ratio in Barkona is 996, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Barkona Village is 324 (324) which is 13.16% of Barkona Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Barkona Village is 1091 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.46 k

Toatl Population

1.23 k

Male Population

1.23 k

Female Population

Barkona Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Barkona Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.68 k (2,681), indicating a 8.86% increased from Barkona's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.34 k, and the estimated female population is 1.35 k.

Barkona Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Barkona Village estimated population is projected to be 2.69 k (2,693), projecting a 9.38% increased from Barkona's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.34 k, and the estimated female population is 1.35 k.

Barkona Literacy Rate

Barkona Village has a literacy rate of 62.39% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Barkona Village is 74.14 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Barkona Village is 50.42 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Barkona

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 62.39 74.14 50.42
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 62.39 74.14 50.42

Barkona Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Barkona Village is 909 (909) with 434 (434) males and 475 (475) females, which is 36.92% of Barkona Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1095 females for every 1000 males.

Barkona Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Barkona Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Barkona Village.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Barkona

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 996
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 996

Barkona Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Barkona Village are 564 (564).

Barkona Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Barkona Village, there are about 991 (991) workers, making up nearly 40.25% of the Barkona Village total population. Out of these, around 702 (702) are male workers, and about 289 (289) are female workers.

Barkona - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.68 k (2,681) 8.86%
2025 2.69 k (2,693) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 2.70 k (2,704) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 2.71 k (2,713) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 2.72 k (2,722) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 2.73 k (2,730) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 2.74 k (2,739) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 2.75 k (2,745) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 2.75 k (2,749) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 2.75 k (2,754) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 2.76 k (2,758) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 2.76 k (2,762) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 2.77 k (2,766) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Barkona Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.77 k (2,766), with a male population of 1.37 k (1,368) and a female population of 1.40 k (1,399). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Barkona Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Barkona Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Madhabpur 187
2 Kultuka 1,410
3 Murgadoba 0
4 Boja Pathar 733
5 Bhodadi 0
6 Lakshmanpur 545
7 Dhapali 967
8 Khatmara 566
9 Karkata 397
10 Netkamla 1,253

Barkona Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Barkona is 2.46 k (2,462).

The estimated population of Barkona in 2024 is approximately 2.68 k (2,681).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Barkona is 909 (36.92%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barkona is 62.39%, with male literacy at 74.14% and female literacy at 50.42%.

The sex ratio in Barkona is 996 females for every 1000 males.

Barkona population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.29% up to 2036.