Pestharjhar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Pestharjhar Village has a population of 5.54 k (5,536) with 2.85 k (2,848) males and 2.69 k (2,688) females.The sex ratio in Pestharjhar is 944, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pestharjhar Village is 628 (628) which is 11.34% of Pestharjhar Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pestharjhar Village is 988 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Pestharjhar village is listed as part of the Cooch Behar - II Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Koch Bihar District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Male Population
Female Population
Pestharjhar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Pestharjhar Village current estimated population is projected to be 6.03 k (6,027), indicating a 8.86% increased from Pestharjhar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.08 k, and the estimated female population is 2.95 k.
Pestharjhar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Pestharjhar Village estimated population is projected to be 6.06 k (6,056), projecting a 9.38% increased from Pestharjhar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.10 k, and the estimated female population is 2.96 k.
Pestharjhar Literacy Rate
Pestharjhar Village has a literacy rate of 79.1% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pestharjhar Village is 84.64 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pestharjhar Village is 73.19 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pestharjhar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79.1 | 84.64 | 73.19 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 79.1 | 84.64 | 73.19 |
Pestharjhar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pestharjhar Village is 3.77 k (3,774) with 1.93 k (1,933) males and 1.84 k (1,841) females, which is 68.17% of Pestharjhar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 953 females for every 1000 males.
Pestharjhar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Pestharjhar Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Pestharjhar Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pestharjhar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 944 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 944 |
Pestharjhar Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Pestharjhar Village are 1.27 k(1,269).
Pestharjhar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Pestharjhar Village, there are about 1.90 k (1,899) workers, making up nearly 34.3% of the Pestharjhar Village total population. Out of these, around 1.58 k (1,583) are male workers, and about 316 (316) are female workers.
Pestharjhar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.03 k (6,027) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 6.06 k (6,056) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 6.08 k (6,079) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 6.10 k (6,099) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 6.12 k (6,119) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 6.14 k (6,139) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 6.16 k (6,159) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 6.17 k (6,172) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 6.18 k (6,182) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 6.19 k (6,191) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 6.20 k (6,200) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 6.21 k (6,209) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 6.22 k (6,219) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Pestharjhar Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.22 k (6,219), with a male population of 3.16 k (3,156) and a female population of 3.06 k (3,063). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Pestharjhar Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.
Pestharjhar Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kharijasonari | 709 |
| 2 | Chapaguri | 2,882 |
| 3 | Bhogramguri | 760 |
| 4 | Taraiguri | 259 |
| 5 | Baragila | 1,819 |
| 6 | Konamali Pestharjhar | 1,389 |
| 7 | Maralautara | 1,103 |
| 8 | Garubhasa | 642 |
| 9 | Khapaidanga | 9,839 |
| 10 | Soultukribarapak | 987 |