Gayen Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gayen Village has a population of 1.47 k (1,469) with 744 (744) males and 725 (725) females.The sex ratio in Gayen is 975, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gayen Village is 220 (220) which is 14.98% of Gayen Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gayen Village is 930 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Gayen 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.

1.47 k

Toatl Population

744

Male Population

725

Female Population

Gayen Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Gayen Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.60 k (1,600), indicating a 8.86% increased from Gayen's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 805 , and the estimated female population is 795 .

Gayen Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Gayen Village estimated population is projected to be 1.61 k (1,607), projecting a 9.38% increased from Gayen's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 809 , and the estimated female population is 799 .

Gayen Literacy Rate

Gayen Village has a literacy rate of 77.02% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gayen Village is 85.56 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gayen Village is 68.34 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gayen

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 77.02 85.56 68.34
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 77.02 85.56 68.34

Gayen Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gayen Village is 617 (617) with 317 (317) males and 300 (300) females, which is 42% of Gayen Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 947 females for every 1000 males.

Gayen Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Gayen Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Gayen Village.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gayen

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 975
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 975

Gayen Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Gayen Village are 308 (308).

Gayen Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gayen Village, there are about 476 (476) workers, making up nearly 32.4% of the Gayen Village total population. Out of these, around 392 (392) are male workers, and about 84 (84) are female workers.

Gayen - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.60 k (1,600) 8.86%
2025 1.61 k (1,607) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 1.61 k (1,614) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 1.62 k (1,619) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 1.62 k (1,624) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 1.63 k (1,629) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 1.64 k (1,635) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 1.64 k (1,638) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 1.64 k (1,641) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 1.64 k (1,643) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 1.65 k (1,646) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 1.65 k (1,648) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 1.65 k (1,650) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Gayen Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.65 k (1,650), with a male population of 825 (825) and a female population of 826 (826). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Gayen Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Gayen Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Khunia Pukhari 2,275
2 Bilakshu 762
3 Duba 695
4 Bairagi 1,961
5 Rangmuni 1,411
6 Debiganja 2,042
7 Bhajanpur 2,401
8 Chekarmari 876
9 Banchhabhita 1,463
10 Katia 1,736

Gayen Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Gayen is 1.47 k (1,469).

The estimated population of Gayen in 2024 is approximately 1.60 k (1,600).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Gayen is 617 (42%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gayen is 77.02%, with male literacy at 85.56% and female literacy at 68.34%.

The sex ratio in Gayen is 975 females for every 1000 males.

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