Dakua Population

As per the 2011 Census, Dakua Village has a population of 508 (508) with 236 (236) males and 272 (272) females.The sex ratio in Dakua is 1153, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dakua Village is 73 (73) which is 14.37% of Dakua Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dakua Village is 781 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Dakua village is listed as part of the Kharibari Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Darjiling District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

508

Toatl Population

236

Male Population

272

Female Population

Dakua Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Dakua Village current estimated population is projected to be 553 (553), indicating a 8.86% increased from Dakua's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 256 , and the estimated female population is 299 .

Dakua Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Dakua Village estimated population is projected to be 556 (556), projecting a 9.38% increased from Dakua's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 257 , and the estimated female population is 300 .

Dakua Literacy Rate

Dakua Village has a literacy rate of 66.9% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dakua Village is 75.9 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dakua Village is 59.58 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dakua

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 66.9 75.9 59.58
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 66.9 75.9 59.58

Dakua Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dakua Village is 186 (186) with 88 (88) males and 98 (98) females, which is 36.61% of Dakua Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1114 females for every 1000 males.

Dakua Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dakua Village is 268 (268) with 124 (124) males and 144 (144) females, which is 52.76% of Dakua Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1162 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dakua

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1153
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1153

Dakua Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Dakua Village are 103 (103).

Dakua Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Dakua Village, there are about 224 (224) workers, making up nearly 44.09% of the Dakua Village total population. Out of these, around 137 (137) are male workers, and about 87 (87) are female workers.

Dakua - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 553 (553) 8.86%
2025 556 (556) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 558 (558) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 560 (560) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 562 (562) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 564 (564) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 566 (566) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 567 (567) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 568 (568) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 569 (569) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 569 (569) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 570 (570) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 571 (571) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Dakua Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 571 (571), with a male population of 262 (262) and a female population of 310 (310). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Dakua Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Dakua Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Dangarbhita 2,207
2 Rangali 2,425
3 Singbhita 536
4 Dhulia 1,303
5 Dhuliar Chhat 0
6 Tharu Bhita 89
7 Dagdhu 29
8 Jatru 1,008
9 Buraganja 616
10 Hatidoba 1,962

Dakua Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Dakua is 508 (508).

The estimated population of Dakua in 2024 is approximately 553 (553).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Dakua is 186 (36.61%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 268 (52.76%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dakua is 66.9%, with male literacy at 75.9% and female literacy at 59.58%.

The sex ratio in Dakua is 1153 females for every 1000 males.

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