Jhunka Population
As per the 2011 Census, Jhunka Village has a population of 8.78 k (8,783) with 4.58 k (4,580) males and 4.20 k (4,203) females.The sex ratio in Jhunka is 918, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jhunka Village is 1.48 k (1,481) which is 16.86% of Jhunka Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jhunka Village is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Jhunka village is listed as part of the Beldanga - I Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Murshidabad 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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Jhunka Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Jhunka Village current estimated population is projected to be 9.56 k (9,561), indicating a 8.86% increased from Jhunka's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.96 k, and the estimated female population is 4.61 k.
Jhunka Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Jhunka Village estimated population is projected to be 9.61 k (9,607), projecting a 9.38% increased from Jhunka's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.98 k, and the estimated female population is 4.63 k.
Jhunka Literacy Rate
Jhunka Village has a literacy rate of 69.34% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jhunka Village is 71.36 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jhunka Village is 67.12 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jhunka
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69.34 | 71.36 | 67.12 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 69.34 | 71.36 | 67.12 |
Jhunka Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jhunka Village is 170 (170) with 91 (91) males and 79 (79) females, which is 1.94% of Jhunka Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 869 females for every 1000 males.
Jhunka Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Jhunka Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Jhunka Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jhunka
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 918 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 918 |
Jhunka Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Jhunka Village are 1.91 k(1,914).
Jhunka Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Jhunka Village, there are about 2.93 k (2,930) workers, making up nearly 33.36% of the Jhunka Village total population. Out of these, around 2.45 k (2,448) are male workers, and about 482 (482) are female workers.
Jhunka - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.56 k (9,561) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 9.61 k (9,607) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 9.65 k (9,645) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 9.68 k (9,676) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 9.71 k (9,708) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 9.74 k (9,739) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 9.77 k (9,771) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 9.79 k (9,792) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 9.81 k (9,807) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 9.82 k (9,822) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 9.84 k (9,836) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 9.85 k (9,851) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 9.87 k (9,866) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Jhunka Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 9.87 k (9,866), with a male population of 5.08 k (5,075) and a female population of 4.79 k (4,788). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Jhunka Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.
Jhunka Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chardiar | 0 |
| 2 | Kumarpur | 6,704 |
| 3 | Arazi Giridharipur | 932 |
| 4 | Dayanagar | 2,342 |
| 5 | Arazi Jalalpur | 101 |
| 6 | Debkunda | 11,429 |
| 7 | Madda | 15,114 |
| 8 | Hareknagar | 12,703 |
| 9 | Bishannagar | 12,896 |
| 10 | Maniknagar | 9,649 |