Jhikra Population

As per the 2011 Census, Jhikra Village has a population of 1.85 k (1,846) with 965 (965) males and 881 (881) females.The sex ratio in Jhikra is 913, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jhikra Village is 243 (243) which is 13.16% of Jhikra Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jhikra Village is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Jhikra village is listed as part of the Minakhan Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the North Twenty Four Parganas District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.85 k

Toatl Population

965

Male Population

881

Female Population

Jhikra Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Jhikra Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.01 k (2,010), indicating a 8.86% increased from Jhikra's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.04 k, and the estimated female population is 966 .

Jhikra Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Jhikra Village estimated population is projected to be 2.02 k (2,020), projecting a 9.38% increased from Jhikra's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.05 k, and the estimated female population is 971 .

Jhikra Literacy Rate

Jhikra Village has a literacy rate of 78.67% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jhikra Village is 85.02 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jhikra Village is 71.65 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jhikra

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 78.67 85.02 71.65
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 78.67 85.02 71.65

Jhikra Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jhikra Village is 1.69 k (1,686) with 890 (890) males and 796 (796) females, which is 91.33% of Jhikra Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 895 females for every 1000 males.

Jhikra Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jhikra

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 913
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 913

Jhikra Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Jhikra Village are 438 (438).

Jhikra Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Jhikra Village, there are about 544 (544) workers, making up nearly 29.47% of the Jhikra Village total population. Out of these, around 511 (511) are male workers, and about 33 (33) are female workers.

Jhikra - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.01 k (2,010) 8.86%
2025 2.02 k (2,020) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 2.03 k (2,028) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 2.03 k (2,034) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 2.04 k (2,041) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 2.05 k (2,047) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 2.05 k (2,054) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 2.06 k (2,059) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 2.06 k (2,062) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 2.07 k (2,065) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 2.07 k (2,068) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 2.07 k (2,071) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 2.07 k (2,074) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Jhikra Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.07 k (2,074), with a male population of 1.07 k (1,070) and a female population of 1.00 k (1,004). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Jhikra Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Jhikra Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Gar 1,066
2 Padmapukuria 2,431
3 Garabad 1,958
4 Tentultala 2,418
5 Laugachhi Abad 356
6 Bhatka 1,143
7 Kulsini 1,354
8 Baukhola 4,690
9 Tentulbaria 3,316
10 Maliari 2,723

Jhikra Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Jhikra is 1.85 k (1,846).

The estimated population of Jhikra in 2024 is approximately 2.01 k (2,010).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Jhikra is 1.69 k (91.33%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jhikra is 78.67%, with male literacy at 85.02% and female literacy at 71.65%.

The sex ratio in Jhikra is 913 females for every 1000 males.

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