Pelku Population in 2025
In 2025, Pelku Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.40 k (3,404), indicating a 9.38% increased from Pelku's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.94 k, and the estimated female population is 1.46 k.
Pelku Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Pelku Village estimated population is projected to be 3.42 k (3,418), projecting a 9.81% increased from Pelku's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.95 k, and the estimated female population is 1.47 k.
Pelku Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Pelku Village has a population of 3.11 k (3,112) with 1.79 k (1,786) males and 1.33 k (1,326) females.The sex ratio in Pelku is 743, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pelku Village is 367 (367) which is 11.79% of Pelku Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pelku Village is 974 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Pelku village is listed as part of the Matigara Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Darjiling District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Pelku Literacy Rate
Pelku Village has a literacy rate of 85.65% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pelku Village is 91.75 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pelku Village is 77.12 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pelku
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 85.65 | 91.75 | 77.12 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 85.65 | 91.75 | 77.12 |
Pelku Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pelku Village is 2.23 k (2,225) with 1.17 k (1,172) males and 1.05 k (1,053) females, which is 71.5% of Pelku Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 899 females for every 1000 males.
Pelku Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pelku Village is 7 (7) with 4 (4) males and 3 (3) females, which is 0.22% of Pelku Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 750 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pelku
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 743 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 743 |
Pelku Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Pelku Village are 623 (623).
Pelku Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Pelku Village, there are about 1.17 k (1,171) workers, making up nearly 37.63% of the Pelku Village total population. Out of these, around 1.07 k (1,065) are male workers, and about 106 (106) are female workers.
Pelku - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.40 k (3,404) | 9.38% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.42 k (3,418) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.43 k (3,429) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.44 k (3,440) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.45 k (3,451) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.46 k (3,462) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.47 k (3,470) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.48 k (3,475) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.48 k (3,480) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.49 k (3,486) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.49 k (3,491) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.50 k (3,496) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Pelku Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.50 k (3,496), with a male population of 1.98 k (1,980) and a female population of 1.51 k (1,511). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Pelku Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.27%.
Pelku Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bataliguri | 362 |
| 2 | Lachka | 1,126 |
| 3 | Rangia | 3,682 |
| 4 | Nengtichhara | 3,182 |
| 5 | Kawakhari | 3,676 |
| 6 | Thiknikata | 3,294 |
| 7 | Kauakhali | 6,615 |
| 8 | Kalam | 5,664 |
| 9 | Patiram | 8,315 |
| 10 | Tomba | 9,632 |