Mahishal Population
As per the 2011 Census, Mahishal Village has a population of 1.81 k (1,806) with 912 (912) males and 894 (894) females.The sex ratio in Mahishal is 981, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mahishal Village is 237 (237) which is 13.12% of Mahishal Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mahishal Village is 769 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Mahishal village is listed as part of the Gazole Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Maldah 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
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Mahishal Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Mahishal Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.97 k (1,966), indicating a 8.86% increased from Mahishal's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 987 , and the estimated female population is 980 .
Mahishal Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Mahishal Village estimated population is projected to be 1.98 k (1,976), projecting a 9.38% increased from Mahishal's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 991 , and the estimated female population is 985 .
Mahishal Literacy Rate
Mahishal Village has a literacy rate of 62.65% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mahishal Village is 70.05 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mahishal Village is 55.37 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mahishal
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 62.65 | 70.05 | 55.37 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 62.65 | 70.05 | 55.37 |
Mahishal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mahishal Village is 1.33 k (1,332) with 679 (679) males and 653 (653) females, which is 73.75% of Mahishal Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 962 females for every 1000 males.
Mahishal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Mahishal Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Mahishal Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mahishal
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 981 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 981 |
Mahishal Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Mahishal Village are 366 (366).
Mahishal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Mahishal Village, there are about 983 (983) workers, making up nearly 54.43% of the Mahishal Village total population. Out of these, around 561 (561) are male workers, and about 422 (422) are female workers.
Mahishal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.97 k (1,966) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.98 k (1,976) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.98 k (1,984) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.99 k (1,990) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.00 k (1,997) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.00 k (2,003) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.01 k (2,010) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.01 k (2,014) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.02 k (2,017) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.02 k (2,020) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.02 k (2,023) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.03 k (2,026) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.03 k (2,029) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Mahishal Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.03 k (2,029), with a male population of 1.01 k (1,011) and a female population of 1.02 k (1,019). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Mahishal Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.
Mahishal Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haripur | 382 |
| 2 | Idam | 585 |
| 3 | Ahil | 1,180 |
| 4 | Narasing Danga | 703 |
| 5 | Paladanga | 2,333 |
| 6 | Saluka | 1,694 |
| 7 | Hatnagar | 2,081 |
| 8 | Atila | 1,044 |
| 9 | Dohail | 1,213 |
| 10 | Karja Danga | 1,450 |