Nikhral Population

As per the 2011 Census, Nikhral Village has a population of 2.45 k (2,448) with 1.28 k (1,277) males and 1.17 k (1,171) females.The sex ratio in Nikhral is 917, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nikhral Village is 315 (315) which is 12.87% of Nikhral Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nikhral Village is 887 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Nikhral village is listed as part of the Chanchal - I Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Maldah District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.45 k

Toatl Population

1.28 k

Male Population

1.17 k

Female Population

Nikhral Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Nikhral Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.67 k (2,665), indicating a 8.86% increased from Nikhral's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.38 k, and the estimated female population is 1.28 k.

Nikhral Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Nikhral Village estimated population is projected to be 2.68 k (2,678), projecting a 9.38% increased from Nikhral's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.39 k, and the estimated female population is 1.29 k.

Nikhral Literacy Rate

Nikhral Village has a literacy rate of 55.32% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nikhral Village is 59.64 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nikhral Village is 50.64 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nikhral

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 55.32 59.64 50.64
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 55.32 59.64 50.64

Nikhral Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nikhral Village is 220 (220) with 120 (120) males and 100 (100) females, which is 8.99% of Nikhral Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 834 females for every 1000 males.

Nikhral Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nikhral

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 917
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 917

Nikhral Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Nikhral Village are 614 (614).

Nikhral Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Nikhral Village, there are about 925 (925) workers, making up nearly 37.79% of the Nikhral Village total population. Out of these, around 717 (717) are male workers, and about 208 (208) are female workers.

Nikhral - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.67 k (2,665) 8.86%
2025 2.68 k (2,678) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 2.69 k (2,689) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 2.70 k (2,697) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 2.71 k (2,706) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 2.72 k (2,715) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 2.72 k (2,724) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 2.73 k (2,730) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 2.73 k (2,734) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 2.74 k (2,738) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 2.74 k (2,742) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 2.75 k (2,746) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 2.75 k (2,750) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Nikhral Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.75 k (2,750), with a male population of 1.42 k (1,416) and a female population of 1.33 k (1,334). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Nikhral Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Nikhral Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Swarupganj 4,368
2 Nonator 915
3 Mallik Para 3,063
4 Mahanandapur 3,311
5 Sadhuhat 108
6 Paschim Bhagabanpur 4,993
7 Naidha Kabulhat 2,072
8 Uttar Gopalpur 1,633

Nikhral Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Nikhral is 2.45 k (2,448).

The estimated population of Nikhral in 2024 is approximately 2.67 k (2,665).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Nikhral is 220 (8.99%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Nikhral is 55.32%, with male literacy at 59.64% and female literacy at 50.64%.

The sex ratio in Nikhral is 917 females for every 1000 males.

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