Nehal Population

As per the 2011 Census, Nehal Village has a population of 731 (731) with 360 (360) males and 371 (371) females.The sex ratio in Nehal is 1031, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nehal Village is 90 (90) which is 12.31% of Nehal Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nehal Village is 1250 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

731

Toatl Population

360

Male Population

371

Female Population

Nehal Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Nehal Village current estimated population is projected to be 796 (796), indicating a 8.86% increased from Nehal's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 390 , and the estimated female population is 407 .

Nehal Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Nehal Village estimated population is projected to be 800 (800), projecting a 9.38% increased from Nehal's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 392 , and the estimated female population is 409 .

Nehal Literacy Rate

Nehal Village has a literacy rate of 71.61% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nehal Village is 73.75 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nehal Village is 69.47 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nehal

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 71.61 73.75 69.47
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 71.61 73.75 69.47

Nehal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nehal Village is 271 (271) with 141 (141) males and 130 (130) females, which is 37.07% of Nehal Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 922 females for every 1000 males.

Nehal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nehal Village is 6 (6) with 4 (4) males and 2 (2) females, which is 0.82% of Nehal Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 500 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nehal

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1031
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1031

Nehal Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Nehal Village are 144 (144).

Nehal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Nehal Village, there are about 210 (210) workers, making up nearly 28.73% of the Nehal Village total population. Out of these, around 192 (192) are male workers, and about 18 (18) are female workers.

Nehal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 796 (796) 8.86%
2025 800 (800) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 803 (803) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 806 (806) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 808 (808) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 811 (811) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 814 (814) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 815 (815) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 817 (817) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 818 (818) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 819 (819) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 820 (820) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 822 (822) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Nehal Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 822 (822), with a male population of 399 (399) and a female population of 423 (423). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Nehal Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Nehal Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Ketugabur 1,814
2 Fakna 1,424
3 Budhkaran 1,632
4 Naksalbari 1,618
5 Dayaram 3,182
6 Chhota Maniram 1,999
7 Dhakna 3,537
8 Uttam Chand 569
9 Hoda Bhitar Chhat 980
10 Uttam Chanded Chhat 538

Nehal Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Nehal is 731 (731).

The estimated population of Nehal in 2024 is approximately 796 (796).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Nehal is 271 (37.07%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 6 (0.82%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Nehal is 71.61%, with male literacy at 73.75% and female literacy at 69.47%.

The sex ratio in Nehal is 1031 females for every 1000 males.

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