Shaljhar Population in 2025
In 2025, Shaljhar Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.27 k (2,274), indicating a 9.38% increased from Shaljhar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.14 k, and the estimated female population is 1.14 k.
Shaljhar Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Shaljhar Village estimated population is projected to be 2.28 k (2,283), projecting a 9.81% increased from Shaljhar's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.14 k, and the estimated female population is 1.14 k.
Shaljhar Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Shaljhar Village has a population of 2.08 k (2,079) with 1.05 k (1,048) males and 1.03 k (1,031) females.The sex ratio in Shaljhar is 984, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shaljhar Village is 183 (183) which is 8.8% of Shaljhar Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shaljhar Village is 1011 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Shaljhar village is listed as part of the Goghat - II Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Hugli 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
Shaljhar Literacy Rate
Shaljhar Village has a literacy rate of 82.23% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shaljhar Village is 87.67 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shaljhar Village is 76.68 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shaljhar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82.23 | 87.67 | 76.68 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 82.23 | 87.67 | 76.68 |
Shaljhar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shaljhar Village is 737 (737) with 373 (373) males and 364 (364) females, which is 35.45% of Shaljhar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 976 females for every 1000 males.
Shaljhar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Shaljhar Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Shaljhar Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shaljhar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 984 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 984 |
Shaljhar Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Shaljhar Village are 450 (450).
Shaljhar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shaljhar Village, there are about 801 (801) workers, making up nearly 38.53% of the Shaljhar Village total population. Out of these, around 688 (688) are male workers, and about 113 (113) are female workers.
Shaljhar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.27 k (2,274) | 9.38% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.28 k (2,283) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.29 k (2,291) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.30 k (2,298) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.31 k (2,306) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.31 k (2,313) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.32 k (2,318) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.32 k (2,322) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.33 k (2,325) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.33 k (2,329) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.33 k (2,332) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.34 k (2,336) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shaljhar Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.34 k (2,336), with a male population of 1.16 k (1,162) and a female population of 1.18 k (1,175). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Shaljhar Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.27%.
Shaljhar Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idalbati | 1,980 |
| 2 | Naraharbati | 190 |
| 3 | Daulatbati | 509 |
| 4 | Senai | 1,195 |
| 5 | Jotchandi | 1,505 |
| 6 | Bengai | 4,674 |
| 7 | Durgapur | 1,111 |
| 8 | Anur | 3,320 |
| 9 | Kapsit | 197 |
| 10 | Belepara | 740 |