Jhalka Population
As per the 2011 Census, Jhalka Village has a population of 700 (700) with 366 (366) males and 334 (334) females.The sex ratio in Jhalka is 913, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jhalka Village is 88 (88) which is 12.57% of Jhalka Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jhalka Village is 914 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Jhalka village is listed as part of the Keshpur 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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Jhalka Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Jhalka Village current estimated population is projected to be 762 (762), indicating a 8.86% increased from Jhalka's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 396 , and the estimated female population is 366 .
Jhalka Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Jhalka Village estimated population is projected to be 766 (766), projecting a 9.38% increased from Jhalka's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 398 , and the estimated female population is 368 .
Jhalka Literacy Rate
Jhalka Village has a literacy rate of 82.19% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jhalka Village is 89.38 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jhalka Village is 74.32 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jhalka
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82.19 | 89.38 | 74.32 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 82.19 | 89.38 | 74.32 |
Jhalka Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jhalka Village is 420 (420) with 208 (208) males and 212 (212) females, which is 60% of Jhalka Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1020 females for every 1000 males.
Jhalka Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jhalka Village is 11 (11) with 5 (5) males and 6 (6) females, which is 1.57% of Jhalka Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1200 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jhalka
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 913 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 913 |
Jhalka Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Jhalka Village are 134 (134).
Jhalka Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Jhalka Village, there are about 392 (392) workers, making up nearly 56% of the Jhalka Village total population. Out of these, around 218 (218) are male workers, and about 174 (174) are female workers.
Jhalka - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 762 (762) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 766 (766) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 769 (769) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 772 (772) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 774 (774) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 777 (777) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 779 (779) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 781 (781) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 782 (782) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 783 (783) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 784 (784) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 786 (786) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 787 (787) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Jhalka Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 787 (787), with a male population of 406 (406) and a female population of 381 (381). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Jhalka Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.
Jhalka Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dhamsai | 516 |
| 2 | Basan Chak | 1,435 |
| 3 | Chand Chak | 743 |
| 4 | Dundur Kundu | 0 |
| 5 | Bansh Gerya | 809 |
| 6 | Tukunia Kundu | 542 |
| 7 | Got Gerya | 1,521 |
| 8 | Chand Khali | 763 |
| 9 | Raipur | 652 |
| 10 | Gopinathpur | 1,071 |