Poshtanka Population
As per the 2011 Census, Poshtanka Village has a population of 791 (791) with 402 (402) males and 389 (389) females.The sex ratio in Poshtanka is 968, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Poshtanka Village is 73 (73) which is 9.23% of Poshtanka Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Poshtanka Village is 781 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Poshtanka village is listed as part of the Daspur - I Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Paschim Medinipur District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Poshtanka Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Poshtanka Village current estimated population is projected to be 862 (862), indicating a 8.86% increased from Poshtanka's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 435 , and the estimated female population is 427 .
Poshtanka Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Poshtanka Village estimated population is projected to be 866 (866), projecting a 9.38% increased from Poshtanka's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 437 , and the estimated female population is 429 .
Poshtanka Literacy Rate
Poshtanka Village has a literacy rate of 82.31% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Poshtanka Village is 91.69 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Poshtanka Village is 72.83 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Poshtanka
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82.31 | 91.69 | 72.83 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 82.31 | 91.69 | 72.83 |
Poshtanka Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Poshtanka Village is 195 (195) with 101 (101) males and 94 (94) females, which is 24.65% of Poshtanka Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 931 females for every 1000 males.
Poshtanka Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Poshtanka Village is 107 (107) with 51 (51) males and 56 (56) females, which is 13.53% of Poshtanka Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1099 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Poshtanka
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 968 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 968 |
Poshtanka Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Poshtanka Village are 194 (194).
Poshtanka Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Poshtanka Village, there are about 337 (337) workers, making up nearly 42.6% of the Poshtanka Village total population. Out of these, around 228 (228) are male workers, and about 109 (109) are female workers.
Poshtanka - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 862 (862) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 866 (866) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 869 (869) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 872 (872) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 875 (875) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 878 (878) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 880 (880) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 882 (882) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 884 (884) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 885 (885) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 886 (886) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 888 (888) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 889 (889) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Poshtanka Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 889 (889), with a male population of 446 (446) and a female population of 444 (444). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Poshtanka Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.
Poshtanka Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nabin Basudebpur | 483 |
| 2 | Shrirampur | 1,186 |
| 3 | Damodarpur | 632 |
| 4 | Gobindapur | 1,618 |
| 5 | Janarddanpur | 844 |
| 6 | Kirttibaspur | 682 |
| 7 | Uttar Dhankhal | 1,029 |
| 8 | Dakshin Dhankhal | 768 |
| 9 | Makarampur | 767 |
| 10 | Abhirampur | 857 |