Gaja Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gaja Village has a population of 1.69 k (1,688) with 855 (855) males and 833 (833) females.The sex ratio in Gaja is 975, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gaja Village is 173 (173) which is 10.25% of Gaja Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gaja Village is 923 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.69 k

Toatl Population

855

Male Population

833

Female Population

Gaja Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Gaja Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.84 k (1,838), indicating a 8.86% increased from Gaja's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 925 , and the estimated female population is 913 .

Gaja Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Gaja Village estimated population is projected to be 1.85 k (1,847), projecting a 9.38% increased from Gaja's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 929 , and the estimated female population is 918 .

Gaja Literacy Rate

Gaja Village has a literacy rate of 73.99% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gaja Village is 78.3 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gaja Village is 69.6 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gaja

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 73.99 78.3 69.6
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 73.99 78.3 69.6

Gaja Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gaja Village is 729 (729) with 373 (373) males and 356 (356) females, which is 43.19% of Gaja Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 955 females for every 1000 males.

Gaja Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gaja Village is 221 (221) with 106 (106) males and 115 (115) females, which is 13.09% of Gaja Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1085 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gaja

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

Gaja Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Gaja Village are 395 (395).

Gaja Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gaja Village, there are about 693 (693) workers, making up nearly 41.05% of the Gaja Village total population. Out of these, around 530 (530) are male workers, and about 163 (163) are female workers.

Gaja - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.84 k (1,838) 8.86%
2025 1.85 k (1,847) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 1.85 k (1,854) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 1.86 k (1,860) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 1.87 k (1,866) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 1.87 k (1,872) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 1.88 k (1,878) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 1.88 k (1,882) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 1.89 k (1,885) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 1.89 k (1,888) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 1.89 k (1,891) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 1.89 k (1,894) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 1.90 k (1,896) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Gaja Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.90 k (1,896), with a male population of 948 (948) and a female population of 949 (949). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Gaja Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Gaja Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Ankapara 1,080
2 Chitrashali 1,221
3 Lalpur 2,291
4 Khanakhanpur 1,190
5 Mirzzapur 314
6 Bamanjol 1,936
7 Faridpur 1,533
8 Chandanpur 2,347
9 Porra 1,039
10 Harat 933

Gaja Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Gaja is 1.69 k (1,688).

The estimated population of Gaja in 2024 is approximately 1.84 k (1,838).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Gaja is 729 (43.19%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 221 (13.09%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gaja is 73.99%, with male literacy at 78.3% and female literacy at 69.6%.

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

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