Panighata Population in 2025
In 2025, Panighata Village current estimated population is projected to be 5.73 k (5,726), indicating a 9.38% increased from Panighata's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.82 k, and the estimated female population is 2.91 k.
Panighata Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Panighata Village estimated population is projected to be 5.75 k (5,749), projecting a 9.81% increased from Panighata's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.83 k, and the estimated female population is 2.92 k.
Panighata Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Panighata Village has a population of 5.24 k (5,235) with 2.60 k (2,595) males and 2.64 k (2,640) females.The sex ratio in Panighata is 1018, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Panighata Village is 438 (438) which is 8.37% of Panighata Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Panighata Village is 872 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Panighata village is listed as part of the Mirik 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
Panighata Literacy Rate
Panighata Village has a literacy rate of 74.8% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Panighata Village is 82.8 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Panighata Village is 67.04 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Panighata
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 74.8 | 82.8 | 67.04 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 74.8 | 82.8 | 67.04 |
Panighata Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Panighata Village is 899 (899) with 424 (424) males and 475 (475) females, which is 17.17% of Panighata Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1121 females for every 1000 males.
Panighata Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Panighata Village is 2.11 k (2,105) with 1.06 k (1,055) males and 1.05 k (1,050) females, which is 40.21% of Panighata Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 996 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Panighata
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1018 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1018 |
Panighata Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Panighata Village are 1.06 k(1,058).
Panighata Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Panighata Village, there are about 1.66 k (1,657) workers, making up nearly 31.65% of the Panighata Village total population. Out of these, around 1.04 k (1,040) are male workers, and about 617 (617) are female workers.
Panighata - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.73 k (5,726) | 9.38% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.75 k (5,749) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.77 k (5,768) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.79 k (5,786) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.81 k (5,805) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.82 k (5,824) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.84 k (5,837) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.85 k (5,846) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.85 k (5,854) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.86 k (5,863) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.87 k (5,872) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.88 k (5,880) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Panighata Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.88 k (5,880), with a male population of 2.88 k (2,876) and a female population of 3.01 k (3,008). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Panighata Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.27%.
Panighata Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manjha Fst.(Pan.F.Rly) | 53 |
| 2 | Lohagar Tea Garden | 2,081 |
| 3 | Lohagar Forest | 144 |
| 4 | Rangmohan | 576 |
| 5 | Bara Chenga | 1,880 |
| 6 | Panthabari Forest(P) | 556 |