Karai Population

As per the 2011 Census, Karai Village has a population of 2.82 k (2,818) with 1.46 k (1,462) males and 1.36 k (1,356) females.The sex ratio in Karai is 928, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Karai Village is 310 (310) which is 11% of Karai Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Karai Village is 950 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Karai village is listed as part of the Bansihari Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Dakshin Dinajpur District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.82 k

Toatl Population

1.46 k

Male Population

1.36 k

Female Population

Karai Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Karai Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.07 k (3,068), indicating a 8.86% increased from Karai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.58 k, and the estimated female population is 1.49 k.

Karai Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Karai Village estimated population is projected to be 3.08 k (3,083), projecting a 9.38% increased from Karai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.59 k, and the estimated female population is 1.49 k.

Karai Literacy Rate

Karai Village has a literacy rate of 72.65% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Karai Village is 78.82 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Karai Village is 65.98 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Karai

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 72.65 78.82 65.98
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 72.65 78.82 65.98

Karai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Karai Village is 1.07 k (1,065) with 555 (555) males and 510 (510) females, which is 37.79% of Karai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 919 females for every 1000 males.

Karai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Karai Village is 478 (478) with 234 (234) males and 244 (244) females, which is 16.96% of Karai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1043 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Karai

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 928
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 928

Karai Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Karai Village are 644 (644).

Karai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Karai Village, there are about 1.15 k (1,146) workers, making up nearly 40.67% of the Karai Village total population. Out of these, around 818 (818) are male workers, and about 328 (328) are female workers.

Karai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 3.07 k (3,068) 8.86%
2025 3.08 k (3,083) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 3.10 k (3,095) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 3.11 k (3,105) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 3.12 k (3,115) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 3.13 k (3,125) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 3.14 k (3,135) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 3.14 k (3,142) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 3.15 k (3,147) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 3.15 k (3,152) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 3.16 k (3,156) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 3.16 k (3,161) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 3.17 k (3,166) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Karai Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.17 k (3,166), with a male population of 1.62 k (1,621) and a female population of 1.55 k (1,545). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Karai Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Karai Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Chandipukur 227
2 Ojantor 391
3 Mahadipur 461
4 Barajhara 236
5 Chhota Karai 417
6 Elankuri 391
7 Naopara 534
8 Nandura 841
9 Bataskuri 715
10 Uttar Daulatpur 511

Karai Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Karai is 2.82 k (2,818).

The estimated population of Karai in 2024 is approximately 3.07 k (3,068).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Karai is 1.07 k (37.79%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 478 (16.96%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karai is 72.65%, with male literacy at 78.82% and female literacy at 65.98%.

The sex ratio in Karai is 928 females for every 1000 males.

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