Shila Population

As per the 2011 Census, Shila Village has a population of 2.03 k (2,025) with 1.04 k (1,041) males and 984 (984) females.The sex ratio in Shila is 946, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shila Village is 208 (208) which is 10.27% of Shila Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shila Village is 734 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Shila village is listed as part of the Katwa - II Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Barddhaman District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.03 k

Toatl Population

1.04 k

Male Population

984

Female Population

Shila Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Shila Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.21 k (2,205), indicating a 8.86% increased from Shila's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.13 k, and the estimated female population is 1.08 k.

Shila Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Shila Village estimated population is projected to be 2.22 k (2,215), projecting a 9.38% increased from Shila's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.13 k, and the estimated female population is 1.08 k.

Shila Literacy Rate

Shila Village has a literacy rate of 73.53% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shila Village is 81.65 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shila Village is 65.18 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shila

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 73.53 81.65 65.18
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 73.53 81.65 65.18

Shila Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shila Village is 888 (888) with 446 (446) males and 442 (442) females, which is 43.85% of Shila Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 992 females for every 1000 males.

Shila Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shila Village is 9 (9) with 2 (2) males and 7 (7) females, which is 0.44% of Shila Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 3500 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shila

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 946
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 946

Shila Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Shila Village are 481 (481).

Shila Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Shila Village, there are about 676 (676) workers, making up nearly 33.38% of the Shila Village total population. Out of these, around 639 (639) are male workers, and about 37 (37) are female workers.

Shila - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.21 k (2,205) 8.86%
2025 2.22 k (2,215) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 2.22 k (2,224) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 2.23 k (2,231) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 2.24 k (2,239) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 2.25 k (2,246) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 2.25 k (2,253) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 2.26 k (2,258) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 2.26 k (2,261) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 2.27 k (2,265) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 2.27 k (2,268) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 2.27 k (2,272) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 2.28 k (2,275) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Shila Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.28 k (2,275), with a male population of 1.15 k (1,154) and a female population of 1.12 k (1,121). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Shila Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Shila Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Dona 981
2 Panjoa 3,272
3 Ulastikri 66
4 Mejhiari 1,290
5 Deriapur 365
6 Ronda 2,147
7 Kurchi 3,188
8 Nandigram 1,624
9 Baikunthapur 26
10 Mulgram 2,089

Shila Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Shila is 2.03 k (2,025).

The estimated population of Shila in 2024 is approximately 2.21 k (2,205).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Shila is 888 (43.85%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 9 (0.44%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shila is 73.53%, with male literacy at 81.65% and female literacy at 65.18%.

The sex ratio in Shila is 946 females for every 1000 males.

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