Nigan Population

As per the 2011 Census, Nigan Village has a population of 6.83 k (6,825) with 3.46 k (3,463) males and 3.36 k (3,362) females.The sex ratio in Nigan is 971, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nigan Village is 788 (788) which is 11.55% of Nigan Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nigan Village is 970 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

6.83 k

Toatl Population

3.46 k

Male Population

3.36 k

Female Population

Nigan Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Nigan Village current estimated population is projected to be 7.47 k (7,466), indicating a 9.38% increased from Nigan's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.76 k, and the estimated female population is 3.70 k.

Nigan Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Nigan Village estimated population is projected to be 7.50 k (7,495), projecting a 9.81% increased from Nigan's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 3.78 k, and the estimated female population is 3.72 k.

Nigan Literacy Rate

Nigan Village has a literacy rate of 71.21% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nigan Village is 78.88 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nigan Village is 63.32 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nigan

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 71.21 78.88 63.32
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 71.21 78.88 63.32

Nigan Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nigan Village is 2.97 k (2,969) with 1.49 k (1,493) males and 1.48 k (1,476) females, which is 43.5% of Nigan Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 989 females for every 1000 males.

Nigan Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nigan

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 971
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 971

Nigan Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Nigan Village are 1.55 k(1,552).

Nigan Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Nigan Village, there are about 2.52 k (2,517) workers, making up nearly 36.88% of the Nigan Village total population. Out of these, around 2.15 k (2,148) are male workers, and about 369 (369) are female workers.

Nigan - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 7.47 k (7,466) 9.38%
2026 7.50 k (7,495) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 7.52 k (7,519) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 7.54 k (7,544) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 7.57 k (7,568) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 7.59 k (7,593) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 7.61 k (7,609) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 7.62 k (7,621) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 7.63 k (7,632) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 7.64 k (7,644) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 7.66 k (7,655) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 7.67 k (7,666) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Nigan Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.67 k (7,666), with a male population of 3.84 k (3,838) and a female population of 3.83 k (3,830). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Nigan Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.27%.

Nigan Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Chaitanyapur 1,463
2 Haripur 652
3 Kaichar 7,347
4 Sitalgram 2,203
5 Kanaidanga 2,296
6 Jagadishpur 669
7 Masaru 1,336
8 Chhota Poshla 930
9 Gohagram 2,276
10 Belgram 2,467

Nigan Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Nigan is 6.83 k (6,825).

The estimated population of Nigan in 2025 is approximately 7.47 k (7,466).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Nigan is 2.97 k (43.5%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Nigan is 71.21%, with male literacy at 78.88% and female literacy at 63.32%.

The sex ratio in Nigan is 971 females for every 1000 males.

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