Jalchak Population

As per the 2011 Census, Jalchak Village has a population of 6.79 k (6,793) with 3.62 k (3,620) males and 3.17 k (3,173) females.The sex ratio in Jalchak is 877, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jalchak Village is 825 (825) which is 12.14% of Jalchak Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jalchak Village is 850 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Jalchak village is listed as part of the Pingla 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.

6.79 k

Toatl Population

3.62 k

Male Population

3.17 k

Female Population

Jalchak Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Jalchak Village current estimated population is projected to be 7.43 k (7,431), indicating a 9.38% increased from Jalchak's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.93 k, and the estimated female population is 3.50 k.

Jalchak Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Jalchak Village estimated population is projected to be 7.46 k (7,460), projecting a 9.81% increased from Jalchak's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 3.95 k, and the estimated female population is 3.51 k.

Jalchak Literacy Rate

Jalchak Village has a literacy rate of 84.6% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jalchak Village is 88.66 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jalchak Village is 79.99 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jalchak

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 84.6 88.66 79.99
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 84.6 88.66 79.99

Jalchak Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jalchak Village is 129 (129) with 65 (65) males and 64 (64) females, which is 1.9% of Jalchak Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 985 females for every 1000 males.

Jalchak Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jalchak

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 877
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 877

Jalchak Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Jalchak Village are 1.63 k(1,630).

Jalchak Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Jalchak Village, there are about 3.18 k (3,184) workers, making up nearly 46.87% of the Jalchak Village total population. Out of these, around 2.20 k (2,199) are male workers, and about 985 (985) are female workers.

Jalchak - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 7.43 k (7,431) 9.38%
2026 7.46 k (7,460) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 7.48 k (7,484) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 7.51 k (7,508) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 7.53 k (7,533) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 7.56 k (7,557) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 7.57 k (7,574) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 7.59 k (7,585) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 7.60 k (7,596) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 7.61 k (7,608) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 7.62 k (7,619) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 7.63 k (7,630) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Jalchak Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.63 k (7,630), with a male population of 4.01 k (4,012) and a female population of 3.62 k (3,615). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Jalchak Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.27%.

Jalchak Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Uttar Bar 1,069
2 Baguabar 845
3 Barisha 3,302
4 Naranga Dighi 3,406
5 Tildaganja 994
6 Paschim Chak 2,198
7 Handal 2,072
8 Gokul Chak 1,153
9 Jan Hat 2,335
10 Lechhua 333

Jalchak Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Jalchak is 6.79 k (6,793).

The estimated population of Jalchak in 2025 is approximately 7.43 k (7,431).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Jalchak is 129 (1.9%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jalchak is 84.6%, with male literacy at 88.66% and female literacy at 79.99%.

The sex ratio in Jalchak is 877 females for every 1000 males.

Jalchak population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.27% up to 2036.