Nihshanka Population

As per the 2011 Census, Nihshanka Village has a population of 1.69 k (1,686) with 858 (858) males and 828 (828) females.The sex ratio in Nihshanka is 966, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nihshanka Village is 179 (179) which is 10.62% of Nihshanka Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nihshanka Village is 968 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.69 k

Toatl Population

858

Male Population

828

Female Population

Nihshanka Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Nihshanka Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.84 k (1,836), indicating a 8.86% increased from Nihshanka's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 929 , and the estimated female population is 908 .

Nihshanka Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Nihshanka Village estimated population is projected to be 1.85 k (1,845), projecting a 9.38% increased from Nihshanka's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 933 , and the estimated female population is 913 .

Nihshanka Literacy Rate

Nihshanka Village has a literacy rate of 75.05% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nihshanka Village is 80.7 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nihshanka Village is 69.19 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nihshanka

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 75.05 80.7 69.19
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 75.05 80.7 69.19

Nihshanka Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nihshanka Village is 342 (342) with 172 (172) males and 170 (170) females, which is 20.28% of Nihshanka Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 989 females for every 1000 males.

Nihshanka Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nihshanka Village is 381 (381) with 188 (188) males and 193 (193) females, which is 22.6% of Nihshanka Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1027 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nihshanka

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 966
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 966

Nihshanka Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Nihshanka Village are 398 (398).

Nihshanka Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Nihshanka Village, there are about 697 (697) workers, making up nearly 41.34% of the Nihshanka Village total population. Out of these, around 512 (512) are male workers, and about 185 (185) are female workers.

Nihshanka - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.84 k (1,836) 8.86%
2025 1.85 k (1,845) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 1.85 k (1,852) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 1.86 k (1,858) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 1.86 k (1,864) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 1.87 k (1,870) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 1.88 k (1,876) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 1.88 k (1,880) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 1.88 k (1,883) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 1.89 k (1,886) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 1.89 k (1,889) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 1.89 k (1,891) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 1.89 k (1,894) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Nihshanka Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.89 k (1,894), with a male population of 951 (951) and a female population of 944 (944). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Nihshanka Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Nihshanka Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Katna 929
2 Purbba Shrirampur 280
3 Patra 580
4 Debpur 1,412
5 Barea 754
6 Amadpur 5,507
7 Brahmanpara 706
8 Gopinathpur 741
9 Keja 3,075
10 Sanui 4,141

Nihshanka Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Nihshanka is 1.69 k (1,686).

The estimated population of Nihshanka in 2024 is approximately 1.84 k (1,836).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Nihshanka is 342 (20.28%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 381 (22.6%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Nihshanka is 75.05%, with male literacy at 80.7% and female literacy at 69.19%.

The sex ratio in Nihshanka is 966 females for every 1000 males.

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