Petla Population

As per the 2011 Census, Petla Village has a population of 5.78 k (5,780) with 2.94 k (2,941) males and 2.84 k (2,839) females.The sex ratio in Petla is 966, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Petla Village is 785 (785) which is 13.58% of Petla Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Petla Village is 1029 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Petla village is listed as part of the Dinhata - I 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.

5.78 k

Toatl Population

2.94 k

Male Population

2.84 k

Female Population

Petla Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Petla Village current estimated population is projected to be 6.29 k (6,292), indicating a 8.86% increased from Petla's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.18 k, and the estimated female population is 3.11 k.

Petla Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Petla Village estimated population is projected to be 6.32 k (6,323), projecting a 9.38% increased from Petla's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.20 k, and the estimated female population is 3.13 k.

Petla Literacy Rate

Petla Village has a literacy rate of 72.63% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Petla Village is 76.86 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Petla Village is 68.21 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Petla

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 72.63 76.86 68.21
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 72.63 76.86 68.21

Petla Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Petla Village is 1.41 k (1,406) with 708 (708) males and 698 (698) females, which is 24.33% of Petla Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 986 females for every 1000 males.

Petla Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Petla Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Petla Village.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Petla

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 966
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 966

Petla Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Petla Village are 1.28 k(1,276).

Petla Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Petla Village, there are about 2.23 k (2,234) workers, making up nearly 38.65% of the Petla Village total population. Out of these, around 1.66 k (1,664) are male workers, and about 570 (570) are female workers.

Petla - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 6.29 k (6,292) 8.86%
2025 6.32 k (6,323) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 6.35 k (6,347) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 6.37 k (6,368) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 6.39 k (6,389) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 6.41 k (6,409) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 6.43 k (6,430) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 6.44 k (6,444) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 6.45 k (6,454) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 6.46 k (6,464) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 6.47 k (6,473) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 6.48 k (6,483) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 6.49 k (6,493) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Petla Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.49 k (6,493), with a male population of 3.26 k (3,259) and a female population of 3.24 k (3,235). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Petla Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Petla Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Singimari 973
2 Chhota Saulmari 1,642
3 Panaguri 1,902
4 Kharija Panaguri 444
5 Chhoto Boalmari 3,748
6 Dwarikamari 1,468
7 Baulerkuthi 376
8 Chhota Nachina 803
9 Bara Nachina (P) 14,759
10 Bhalka 3,180

Petla Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Petla is 5.78 k (5,780).

The estimated population of Petla in 2024 is approximately 6.29 k (6,292).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Petla is 1.41 k (24.33%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Petla is 72.63%, with male literacy at 76.86% and female literacy at 68.21%.

The sex ratio in Petla is 966 females for every 1000 males.

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