Shankhapur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Shankhapur Village has a population of 2.24 k (2,243) with 1.17 k (1,170) males and 1.07 k (1,073) females.The sex ratio in Shankhapur is 918, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shankhapur Village is 299 (299) which is 13.33% of Shankhapur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shankhapur Village is 981 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Shankhapur 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.

2.24 k

Toatl Population

1.17 k

Male Population

1.07 k

Female Population

Shankhapur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Shankhapur Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.44 k (2,442), indicating a 8.86% increased from Shankhapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.27 k, and the estimated female population is 1.18 k.

Shankhapur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Shankhapur Village estimated population is projected to be 2.45 k (2,454), projecting a 9.38% increased from Shankhapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.27 k, and the estimated female population is 1.18 k.

Shankhapur Literacy Rate

Shankhapur Village has a literacy rate of 82.82% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shankhapur Village is 88.13 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shankhapur Village is 76.97 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shankhapur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 82.82 88.13 76.97
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 82.82 88.13 76.97

Shankhapur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shankhapur Village is 75 (75) with 39 (39) males and 36 (36) females, which is 3.34% of Shankhapur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 924 females for every 1000 males.

Shankhapur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shankhapur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 918
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 918

Shankhapur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Shankhapur Village are 416 (416).

Shankhapur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Shankhapur Village, there are about 694 (694) workers, making up nearly 30.94% of the Shankhapur Village total population. Out of these, around 664 (664) are male workers, and about 30 (30) are female workers.

Shankhapur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.44 k (2,442) 8.86%
2025 2.45 k (2,454) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 2.46 k (2,463) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 2.47 k (2,471) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 2.48 k (2,480) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 2.49 k (2,488) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 2.50 k (2,496) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 2.50 k (2,501) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 2.51 k (2,505) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 2.51 k (2,509) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 2.51 k (2,512) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 2.52 k (2,516) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 2.52 k (2,520) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Shankhapur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.52 k (2,520), with a male population of 1.30 k (1,297) and a female population of 1.22 k (1,223). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Shankhapur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Shankhapur Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Ranga Dighi 514
2 Gargaj Pota 1,392
3 Dhan Dangra 1,217
4 Mathania 482
5 Chuchara 369
6 Keshpur 4,577
7 Bikal Chak 956
8 Maruk Chak 289
9 Ichhai Pur 2,352
10 Sarai 1,640

Shankhapur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Shankhapur is 2.24 k (2,243).

The estimated population of Shankhapur in 2024 is approximately 2.44 k (2,442).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Shankhapur is 75 (3.34%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shankhapur is 82.82%, with male literacy at 88.13% and female literacy at 76.97%.

The sex ratio in Shankhapur is 918 females for every 1000 males.

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