Shalkhair Population
As per the 2011 Census, Shalkhair Village has a population of 138 (138) with 67 (67) males and 71 (71) females.The sex ratio in Shalkhair is 1060, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shalkhair Village is 26 (26) which is 18.84% of Shalkhair Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shalkhair Village is 445 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Shalkhair village is listed as part of the Kushmundi 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.
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Shalkhair Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Shalkhair Village current estimated population is projected to be 151 (151), indicating a 8.86% increased from Shalkhair's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 73 , and the estimated female population is 78 .
Shalkhair Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Shalkhair Village estimated population is projected to be 151 (151), projecting a 9.38% increased from Shalkhair's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 73 , and the estimated female population is 79 .
Shalkhair Literacy Rate
Shalkhair Village has a literacy rate of 45.54% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shalkhair Village is 51.02 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shalkhair Village is 41.27 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shalkhair
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 45.54 | 51.02 | 41.27 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 45.54 | 51.02 | 41.27 |
Shalkhair Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shalkhair Village is 138 (138) with 67 (67) males and 71 (71) females, which is 100% of Shalkhair Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1060 females for every 1000 males.
Shalkhair Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Shalkhair Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Shalkhair Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shalkhair
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1060 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1060 |
Shalkhair Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Shalkhair Village are 32 (32).
Shalkhair Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shalkhair Village, there are about 77 (77) workers, making up nearly 55.8% of the Shalkhair Village total population. Out of these, around 38 (38) are male workers, and about 39 (39) are female workers.
Shalkhair - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 151 (151) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 151 (151) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↓ |
| 2026 | 152 (152) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 153 (153) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 153 (153) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↓ |
| 2029 | 154 (154) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 154 (154) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↓ |
| 2031 | 154 (154) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↓ |
| 2032 | 155 (155) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 155 (155) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 155 (155) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↓ |
| 2035 | 155 (155) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 156 (156) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shalkhair Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 156 (156), with a male population of 75 (75) and a female population of 81 (81). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Shalkhair Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.
Shalkhair Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Narayanpur | 628 |
| 2 | Faraspur | 457 |
| 3 | Deulbari | 715 |
| 4 | Punat | 256 |
| 5 | Dhandail | 347 |
| 6 | Bhajna | 729 |
| 7 | Banihari | 1,770 |
| 8 | Nambhail | 336 |
| 9 | Milanhat | 84 |
| 10 | Mangalpur | 1,218 |