Khelar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Khelar Village has a population of 2.63 k (2,629) with 1.34 k (1,337) males and 1.29 k (1,292) females.The sex ratio in Khelar is 967, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Khelar Village is 278 (278) which is 10.57% of Khelar Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Khelar Village is 931 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Khelar village is listed as part of the Kharagpur - 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.

2.63 k

Toatl Population

1.34 k

Male Population

1.29 k

Female Population

Khelar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Khelar Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.86 k (2,862), indicating a 8.86% increased from Khelar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.45 k, and the estimated female population is 1.42 k.

Khelar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Khelar Village estimated population is projected to be 2.88 k (2,876), projecting a 9.38% increased from Khelar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.45 k, and the estimated female population is 1.42 k.

Khelar Literacy Rate

Khelar Village has a literacy rate of 82.94% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Khelar Village is 90.53 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Khelar Village is 75.13 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Khelar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 82.94 90.53 75.13
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 82.94 90.53 75.13

Khelar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Khelar Village is 774 (774) with 395 (395) males and 379 (379) females, which is 29.44% of Khelar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Khelar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Khelar Village is 517 (517) with 249 (249) males and 268 (268) females, which is 19.67% of Khelar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1077 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Khelar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 967
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 967

Khelar Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Khelar Village are 657 (657).

Khelar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Khelar Village, there are about 971 (971) workers, making up nearly 36.93% of the Khelar Village total population. Out of these, around 746 (746) are male workers, and about 225 (225) are female workers.

Khelar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.86 k (2,862) 8.86%
2025 2.88 k (2,876) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 2.89 k (2,887) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 2.90 k (2,897) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 2.91 k (2,906) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 2.92 k (2,916) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 2.93 k (2,925) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 2.93 k (2,931) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 2.94 k (2,936) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 2.94 k (2,940) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 2.95 k (2,945) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 2.95 k (2,949) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 2.95 k (2,953) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Khelar Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.95 k (2,953), with a male population of 1.48 k (1,482) and a female population of 1.47 k (1,472). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Khelar Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Khelar Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Shikharpari 650
2 Raghunathpur 390
3 Raipur 328
4 Banpatna 2,138
5 Nischintapur 321
6 Kuchiabhuluk 543
7 Bagberia 620

Khelar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Khelar is 2.63 k (2,629).

The estimated population of Khelar in 2024 is approximately 2.86 k (2,862).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Khelar is 774 (29.44%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 517 (19.67%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Khelar is 82.94%, with male literacy at 90.53% and female literacy at 75.13%.

The sex ratio in Khelar is 967 females for every 1000 males.

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