Sankhai Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sankhai Village has a population of 1.99 k (1,985) with 1.03 k (1,027) males and 958 (958) females.The sex ratio in Sankhai is 933, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sankhai Village is 181 (181) which is 9.12% of Sankhai Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sankhai Village is 968 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Sankhai village is listed as part of the Ketugram - 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.

1.99 k

Toatl Population

1.03 k

Male Population

958

Female Population

Sankhai Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sankhai Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.16 k (2,161), indicating a 8.86% increased from Sankhai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.11 k, and the estimated female population is 1.05 k.

Sankhai Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sankhai Village estimated population is projected to be 2.17 k (2,172), projecting a 9.38% increased from Sankhai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.12 k, and the estimated female population is 1.06 k.

Sankhai Literacy Rate

Sankhai Village has a literacy rate of 72.89% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sankhai Village is 78.5 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sankhai Village is 66.86 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sankhai

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 72.89 78.5 66.86
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 72.89 78.5 66.86

Sankhai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sankhai Village is 1.22 k (1,215) with 635 (635) males and 580 (580) females, which is 61.21% of Sankhai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 914 females for every 1000 males.

Sankhai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sankhai Village is 172 (172) with 85 (85) males and 87 (87) females, which is 8.66% of Sankhai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1024 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sankhai

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 933
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 933

Sankhai Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Sankhai Village are 458 (458).

Sankhai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sankhai Village, there are about 697 (697) workers, making up nearly 35.11% of the Sankhai Village total population. Out of these, around 643 (643) are male workers, and about 54 (54) are female workers.

Sankhai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.16 k (2,161) 8.86%
2025 2.17 k (2,172) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 2.18 k (2,180) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 2.19 k (2,187) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 2.19 k (2,194) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 2.20 k (2,202) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 2.21 k (2,209) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 2.21 k (2,214) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 2.22 k (2,217) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 2.22 k (2,220) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 2.22 k (2,223) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 2.23 k (2,227) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 2.23 k (2,230) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Sankhai Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.23 k (2,230), with a male population of 1.14 k (1,138) and a female population of 1.09 k (1,092). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Sankhai Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Sankhai Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Naihati 2,812
2 Uddharanpur 3,437
3 Enayetpur 647
4 Kankurhati 1,125
5 Begunkola (P) 782

Sankhai Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Sankhai is 1.99 k (1,985).

The estimated population of Sankhai in 2024 is approximately 2.16 k (2,161).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Sankhai is 1.22 k (61.21%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 172 (8.66%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankhai is 72.89%, with male literacy at 78.5% and female literacy at 66.86%.

The sex ratio in Sankhai is 933 females for every 1000 males.

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