Gurkhair Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gurkhair Village has a population of 2.16 k (2,162) with 1.09 k (1,087) males and 1.08 k (1,075) females.The sex ratio in Gurkhair is 989, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gurkhair Village is 305 (305) which is 14.11% of Gurkhair Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gurkhair Village is 907 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Gurkhair village is listed as part of the Harirampur 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.

2.16 k

Toatl Population

1.09 k

Male Population

1.08 k

Female Population

Gurkhair Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Gurkhair Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.35 k (2,354), indicating a 8.86% increased from Gurkhair's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.18 k, and the estimated female population is 1.18 k.

Gurkhair Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Gurkhair Village estimated population is projected to be 2.37 k (2,365), projecting a 9.38% increased from Gurkhair's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.18 k, and the estimated female population is 1.19 k.

Gurkhair Literacy Rate

Gurkhair Village has a literacy rate of 68.82% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gurkhair Village is 75.84 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gurkhair Village is 61.83 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gurkhair

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 68.82 75.84 61.83
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 68.82 75.84 61.83

Gurkhair Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gurkhair Village is 209 (209) with 106 (106) males and 103 (103) females, which is 9.67% of Gurkhair Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 972 females for every 1000 males.

Gurkhair Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gurkhair Village is 308 (308) with 143 (143) males and 165 (165) females, which is 14.25% of Gurkhair Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1154 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gurkhair

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 989
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 989

Gurkhair Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Gurkhair Village are 507 (507).

Gurkhair Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gurkhair Village, there are about 709 (709) workers, making up nearly 32.79% of the Gurkhair Village total population. Out of these, around 546 (546) are male workers, and about 163 (163) are female workers.

Gurkhair - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.35 k (2,354) 8.86%
2025 2.37 k (2,365) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 2.38 k (2,375) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 2.38 k (2,382) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 2.39 k (2,390) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 2.40 k (2,398) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 2.41 k (2,406) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 2.41 k (2,411) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 2.41 k (2,414) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 2.42 k (2,418) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 2.42 k (2,422) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 2.43 k (2,425) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 2.43 k (2,429) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Gurkhair Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.43 k (2,429), with a male population of 1.21 k (1,205) and a female population of 1.23 k (1,225). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Gurkhair Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Gurkhair Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Mobarakpur (I) 619
2 Asrafpur 318
3 Palbhabanipur (I) 499
4 Nehal 350
5 Bishahar (I) 1,020
6 Asal Banagram (I) 825
7 Kundana 654
8 Baje Banagram (I) 614
9 Atharbbabati 18
10 Balihara (I) 1,862

Gurkhair Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Gurkhair is 2.16 k (2,162).

The estimated population of Gurkhair in 2024 is approximately 2.35 k (2,354).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Gurkhair is 209 (9.67%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 308 (14.25%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gurkhair is 68.82%, with male literacy at 75.84% and female literacy at 61.83%.

The sex ratio in Gurkhair is 989 females for every 1000 males.

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