Jhanka Population

As per the 2011 Census, Jhanka Village has a population of 1.65 k (1,652) with 847 (847) males and 805 (805) females.The sex ratio in Jhanka is 951, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jhanka Village is 169 (169) which is 10.23% of Jhanka Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jhanka Village is 1012 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Jhanka 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.

1.65 k

Toatl Population

847

Male Population

805

Female Population

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  1. Jhanka Population Census 2011
  2. Jhanka Population 2024
  3. Literacy Rate
  4. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  5. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  6. Sex Ratio
  7. Population Projections Up to 2036

Jhanka Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Jhanka Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.80 k (1,799), indicating a 8.86% increased from Jhanka's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 917 , and the estimated female population is 882 .

Jhanka Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Jhanka Village estimated population is projected to be 1.81 k (1,807), projecting a 9.38% increased from Jhanka's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 921 , and the estimated female population is 887 .

Jhanka Literacy Rate

Jhanka Village has a literacy rate of 72.62% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jhanka Village is 83.09 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jhanka Village is 61.53 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jhanka

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 72.62 83.09 61.53
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 72.62 83.09 61.53

Jhanka Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jhanka Village is 1.12 k (1,122) with 573 (573) males and 549 (549) females, which is 67.92% of Jhanka Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 959 females for every 1000 males.

Jhanka Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jhanka Village is 196 (196) with 99 (99) males and 97 (97) females, which is 11.86% of Jhanka Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 980 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jhanka

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 951
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 951

Jhanka Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Jhanka Village are 372 (372).

Jhanka Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Jhanka Village, there are about 781 (781) workers, making up nearly 47.28% of the Jhanka Village total population. Out of these, around 515 (515) are male workers, and about 266 (266) are female workers.

Jhanka - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.80 k (1,799) 8.86% ↑
2025 1.81 k (1,807) 9.38% 0.52 % ↑
2026 1.81 k (1,814) 9.81% 0.43 % ↑
2027 1.82 k (1,820) 10.16% 0.35 % ↑
2028 1.83 k (1,826) 10.52% 0.36 % ↑
2029 1.83 k (1,832) 10.88% 0.36 % ↑
2030 1.84 k (1,838) 11.24% 0.36 % ↑
2031 1.84 k (1,842) 11.49% 0.25 % ↑
2032 1.85 k (1,845) 11.65% 0.16 % ↑
2033 1.85 k (1,848) 11.82% 0.17 % ↑
2034 1.85 k (1,851) 11.99% 0.17 % ↑
2035 1.85 k (1,853) 12.15% 0.16 % ↑
2036 1.86 k (1,856) 12.32% 0.17 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Jhanka Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.86 k (1,856), with a male population of 939 (939) and a female population of 918 (918). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Jhanka Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Jhanka Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Jahur Bana 381
2 Fatepur 116
3 Amjhor 64
4 Murlu 3,026
5 Shiarbedia 2,469
6 Saltora 3,966
7 Ledapalash 1,665
8 Sebapur 858
9 Mauchuria 418
10 Shyampur 3,302

Jhanka Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Jhanka is 1.65 k (1,652).

The estimated population of Jhanka in 2024 is approximately 1.80 k (1,799).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Jhanka is 1.12 k (67.92%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 196 (11.86%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jhanka is 72.62%, with male literacy at 83.09% and female literacy at 61.53%.

The sex ratio in Jhanka is 951 females for every 1000 males.

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