Shalka Population
As per the 2011 Census, Shalka Village has a population of 1.63 k (1,626) with 844 (844) males and 782 (782) females.The sex ratio in Shalka is 927, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shalka Village is 231 (231) which is 14.21% of Shalka Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shalka Village is 848 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Shalka village is listed as part of the Illambazar Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Birbhum District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Shalka Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Shalka Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.77 k (1,771), indicating a 8.86% increased from Shalka's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 914 , and the estimated female population is 857 .
Shalka Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Shalka Village estimated population is projected to be 1.78 k (1,779), projecting a 9.38% increased from Shalka's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 917 , and the estimated female population is 862 .
Shalka Literacy Rate
Shalka Village has a literacy rate of 73.98% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shalka Village is 79.42 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shalka Village is 68.2 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shalka
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.98 | 79.42 | 68.2 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 73.98 | 79.42 | 68.2 |
Shalka Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shalka Village is 290 (290) with 138 (138) males and 152 (152) females, which is 17.84% of Shalka Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1102 females for every 1000 males.
Shalka Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shalka Village is 84 (84) with 43 (43) males and 41 (41) females, which is 5.17% of Shalka Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 954 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shalka
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 927 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 927 |
Shalka Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Shalka Village are 334 (334).
Shalka Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shalka Village, there are about 514 (514) workers, making up nearly 31.61% of the Shalka Village total population. Out of these, around 464 (464) are male workers, and about 50 (50) are female workers.
Shalka - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.77 k (1,771) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.78 k (1,779) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.79 k (1,786) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.79 k (1,792) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.80 k (1,798) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.80 k (1,803) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.81 k (1,809) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.81 k (1,813) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.82 k (1,816) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.82 k (1,819) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.82 k (1,821) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.82 k (1,824) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.83 k (1,827) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shalka Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.83 k (1,827), with a male population of 936 (936) and a female population of 891 (891). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Shalka Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.
Shalka Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delora | 2,261 |
| 2 | Nripatigram | 821 |
| 3 | Gopinathpur | 1,569 |
| 4 | Rakona | 1,508 |
| 5 | Sunut | 661 |
| 6 | Uttar Kona | 1,341 |
| 7 | Tarapur | 443 |
| 8 | Rangpur | 469 |
| 9 | Muragachhi | 434 |
| 10 | Madanpur | 18 |