Bhalka Population

As per the 2011 Census, Bhalka Village has a population of 3.95 k (3,946) with 2.11 k (2,110) males and 1.84 k (1,836) females.The sex ratio in Bhalka is 871, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bhalka Village is 428 (428) which is 10.85% of Bhalka Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bhalka Village is 837 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

3.95 k

Toatl Population

2.11 k

Male Population

1.84 k

Female Population

Bhalka Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Bhalka Village current estimated population is projected to be 4.30 k (4,296), indicating a 8.86% increased from Bhalka's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.28 k, and the estimated female population is 2.01 k.

Bhalka Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Bhalka Village estimated population is projected to be 4.32 k (4,317), projecting a 9.38% increased from Bhalka's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.29 k, and the estimated female population is 2.02 k.

Bhalka Literacy Rate

Bhalka Village has a literacy rate of 75.72% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bhalka Village is 81.41 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bhalka Village is 69.23 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bhalka

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 75.72 81.41 69.23
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 75.72 81.41 69.23

Bhalka Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bhalka Village is 3.53 k (3,530) with 1.88 k (1,881) males and 1.65 k (1,649) females, which is 89.46% of Bhalka Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 877 females for every 1000 males.

Bhalka Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bhalka Village is 11 (11) with 6 (6) males and 5 (5) females, which is 0.28% of Bhalka Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 834 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bhalka

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 871
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 871

Bhalka Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Bhalka Village are 949 (949).

Bhalka Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bhalka Village, there are about 1.48 k (1,481) workers, making up nearly 37.53% of the Bhalka Village total population. Out of these, around 1.14 k (1,144) are male workers, and about 337 (337) are female workers.

Bhalka - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 4.30 k (4,296) 8.86%
2025 4.32 k (4,317) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 4.33 k (4,333) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 4.35 k (4,348) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 4.36 k (4,362) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 4.38 k (4,376) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 4.39 k (4,390) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 4.40 k (4,400) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 4.41 k (4,406) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 4.41 k (4,413) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 4.42 k (4,420) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 4.43 k (4,426) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 4.43 k (4,433) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Bhalka Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.43 k (4,433), with a male population of 2.34 k (2,339) and a female population of 2.09 k (2,092). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Bhalka Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Bhalka Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Radhanagar 2,080
2 Bhalka Forest 1,438
3 Purbba Salbari 2,818
4 Barabisa 4,433
5 Purbba Chakchaka 4,523
6 Pakriguri 2,857
7 Baruipara 2,548
8 Majher Dabri 2,307

Bhalka Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Bhalka is 3.95 k (3,946).

The estimated population of Bhalka in 2024 is approximately 4.30 k (4,296).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Bhalka is 3.53 k (89.46%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 11 (0.28%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bhalka is 75.72%, with male literacy at 81.41% and female literacy at 69.23%.

The sex ratio in Bhalka is 871 females for every 1000 males.

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