Shikhira Population
As per the 2011 Census, Shikhira Village has a population of 951 (951) with 494 (494) males and 457 (457) females.The sex ratio in Shikhira is 926, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shikhira Village is 83 (83) which is 8.73% of Shikhira Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shikhira Village is 845 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Shikhira village is listed as part of the Pandua Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Hugli District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Shikhira Estimated Population in 2025
In 2025, Shikhira Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.04 k (1,041), indicating a 9.38% increased from Shikhira's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 537 , and the estimated female population is 504 .
Shikhira Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Shikhira Village estimated population is projected to be 1.05 k (1,045), projecting a 9.81% increased from Shikhira's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 539 , and the estimated female population is 506 .
Shikhira Literacy Rate
Shikhira Village has a literacy rate of 68.2% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shikhira Village is 76.17 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shikhira Village is 59.67 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shikhira
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68.2 | 76.17 | 59.67 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 68.2 | 76.17 | 59.67 |
Shikhira Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shikhira Village is 470 (470) with 239 (239) males and 231 (231) females, which is 49.42% of Shikhira Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 967 females for every 1000 males.
Shikhira Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shikhira Village is 237 (237) with 120 (120) males and 117 (117) females, which is 24.92% of Shikhira Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 975 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shikhira
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 926 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 926 |
Shikhira Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Shikhira Village are 253 (253).
Shikhira Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shikhira Village, there are about 464 (464) workers, making up nearly 48.79% of the Shikhira Village total population. Out of these, around 303 (303) are male workers, and about 161 (161) are female workers.
Shikhira - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.04 k (1,041) | 9.38% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.05 k (1,045) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.05 k (1,048) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.05 k (1,052) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.06 k (1,055) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.06 k (1,058) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.06 k (1,061) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.06 k (1,062) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.06 k (1,064) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.07 k (1,066) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.07 k (1,067) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.07 k (1,069) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shikhira Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.07 k (1,069), with a male population of 548 (548) and a female population of 521 (521). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Shikhira Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.27%.
Shikhira Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muktikri | 840 |
| 2 | Napara | 182 |
| 3 | Chaklai | 1,265 |
| 4 | Gazina Daspur | 2,535 |
| 5 | Panch Deuli | 354 |
| 6 | Bejpara | 618 |
| 7 | Uttar Dashdarun | 89 |
| 8 | Radhanagar | 1,735 |
| 9 | Shibrai | 1,151 |
| 10 | Dakhin Dashdarun | 510 |