Shankra Population

As per the 2011 Census, Shankra Village has a population of 666 (666) with 344 (344) males and 322 (322) females.The sex ratio in Shankra is 937, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shankra Village is 75 (75) which is 11.26% of Shankra Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shankra Village is 1028 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Shankra village is listed as part of the Purbasthali - 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.

666

Toatl Population

344

Male Population

322

Female Population

Shankra Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Shankra Village current estimated population is projected to be 725 (725), indicating a 8.86% increased from Shankra's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 373 , and the estimated female population is 353 .

Shankra Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Shankra Village estimated population is projected to be 729 (729), projecting a 9.38% increased from Shankra's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 374 , and the estimated female population is 355 .

Shankra Literacy Rate

Shankra Village has a literacy rate of 74.11% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shankra Village is 81.43 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shankra Village is 66.2 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shankra

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 74.11 81.43 66.2
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 74.11 81.43 66.2

Shankra Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shankra Village is 205 (205) with 105 (105) males and 100 (100) females, which is 30.78% of Shankra Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 953 females for every 1000 males.

Shankra Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shankra Village is 48 (48) with 23 (23) males and 25 (25) females, which is 7.21% of Shankra Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1087 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shankra

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 937
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 937

Shankra Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Shankra Village are 159 (159).

Shankra Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Shankra Village, there are about 251 (251) workers, making up nearly 37.69% of the Shankra Village total population. Out of these, around 212 (212) are male workers, and about 39 (39) are female workers.

Shankra - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 725 (725) 8.86%
2025 729 (729) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 732 (732) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 734 (734) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 737 (737) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 739 (739) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 741 (741) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 743 (743) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 744 (744) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 745 (745) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 746 (746) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 747 (747) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 749 (749) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Shankra Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 749 (749), with a male population of 382 (382) and a female population of 367 (367). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Shankra Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Shankra Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Kharashgram 3,957
2 Bagiara 967
3 Dhamai 1,670
4 Bagiara Chak 0
5 Ranjapurpati 0
6 Ichhlampur 1,657
7 Mahesgaria 1,048
8 Jialgaria 580
9 Nadanghat 3,799
10 Kundapara 1,065

Shankra Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Shankra is 666 (666).

The estimated population of Shankra in 2024 is approximately 725 (725).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Shankra is 205 (30.78%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 48 (7.21%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shankra is 74.11%, with male literacy at 81.43% and female literacy at 66.2%.

The sex ratio in Shankra is 937 females for every 1000 males.

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