Gankar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gankar Village has a population of 4.57 k (4,574) with 2.35 k (2,345) males and 2.23 k (2,229) females.The sex ratio in Gankar is 951, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gankar Village is 706 (706) which is 15.44% of Gankar Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gankar Village is 940 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Gankar village is listed as part of the Raghunathganj - 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.

4.57 k

Toatl Population

2.35 k

Male Population

2.23 k

Female Population

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  1. Gankar Population Census 2011
  2. Gankar Population 2025
  3. Literacy Rate
  4. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  5. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  6. Sex Ratio
  7. Population Projections Up to 2036

Gankar Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Gankar Village current estimated population is projected to be 5.00 k (5,003), indicating a 9.38% increased from Gankar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.55 k, and the estimated female population is 2.46 k.

Gankar Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Gankar Village estimated population is projected to be 5.02 k (5,023), projecting a 9.81% increased from Gankar's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.56 k, and the estimated female population is 2.47 k.

Gankar Literacy Rate

Gankar Village has a literacy rate of 58.25% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gankar Village is 62.8 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gankar Village is 53.47 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gankar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 58.25 62.8 53.47
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 58.25 62.8 53.47

Gankar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gankar Village is 1.16 k (1,164) with 604 (604) males and 560 (560) females, which is 25.45% of Gankar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 928 females for every 1000 males.

Gankar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gankar Village is 427 (427) with 208 (208) males and 219 (219) females, which is 9.34% of Gankar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1053 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gankar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 951
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 951

Gankar Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Gankar Village are 881 (881).

Gankar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gankar Village, there are about 2.03 k (2,029) workers, making up nearly 44.36% of the Gankar Village total population. Out of these, around 1.27 k (1,271) are male workers, and about 758 (758) are female workers.

Gankar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 5.00 k (5,003) 9.38% ↑
2026 5.02 k (5,023) 9.81% 0.43 % ↑
2027 5.04 k (5,039) 10.16% 0.35 % ↑
2028 5.06 k (5,056) 10.52% 0.36 % ↑
2029 5.07 k (5,072) 10.88% 0.36 % ↑
2030 5.09 k (5,089) 11.24% 0.36 % ↑
2031 5.10 k (5,100) 11.49% 0.25 % ↑
2032 5.11 k (5,108) 11.65% 0.16 % ↑
2033 5.12 k (5,115) 11.82% 0.17 % ↑
2034 5.12 k (5,123) 11.99% 0.17 % ↑
2035 5.13 k (5,130) 12.15% 0.16 % ↑
2036 5.14 k (5,138) 12.32% 0.17 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Gankar Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.14 k (5,138), with a male population of 2.60 k (2,599) and a female population of 2.54 k (2,540). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Gankar Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.27%.

Gankar Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Bijoypur 3,021
2 Gankar Chak 0
3 Ramchandrabati 5,648
4 Dakshinpara 870
5 Dhalo 1,180
6 Paikar 963
7 Brindabanpur 458
8 Chakbahala 0
9 Rajnagar 4,586
10 Diar Ramnagar 3,976

Gankar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Gankar is 4.57 k (4,574).

The estimated population of Gankar in 2025 is approximately 5.00 k (5,003).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Gankar is 1.16 k (25.45%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 427 (9.34%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gankar is 58.25%, with male literacy at 62.8% and female literacy at 53.47%.

The sex ratio in Gankar is 951 females for every 1000 males.

Gankar population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.27% up to 2036.