Karkai Population

As per the 2011 Census, Karkai Village has a population of 3.11 k (3,113) with 1.61 k (1,610) males and 1.50 k (1,503) females.The sex ratio in Karkai is 934, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Karkai Village is 336 (336) which is 10.79% of Karkai Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Karkai Village is 888 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Karkai 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.

3.11 k

Toatl Population

1.61 k

Male Population

1.50 k

Female Population

Karkai Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Karkai Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.41 k (3,405), indicating a 9.38% increased from Karkai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.75 k, and the estimated female population is 1.66 k.

Karkai Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Karkai Village estimated population is projected to be 3.42 k (3,419), projecting a 9.81% increased from Karkai's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.76 k, and the estimated female population is 1.66 k.

Karkai Literacy Rate

Karkai Village has a literacy rate of 86.1% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Karkai Village is 92.18 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Karkai Village is 79.63 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Karkai

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 86.1 92.18 79.63
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 86.1 92.18 79.63

Karkai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Karkai Village is 322 (322) with 173 (173) males and 149 (149) females, which is 10.34% of Karkai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 862 females for every 1000 males.

Karkai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Karkai Village is 550 (550) with 286 (286) males and 264 (264) females, which is 17.67% of Karkai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 924 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Karkai

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 934
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 934

Karkai Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Karkai Village are 727 (727).

Karkai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Karkai Village, there are about 1.22 k (1,223) workers, making up nearly 39.29% of the Karkai Village total population. Out of these, around 982 (982) are male workers, and about 241 (241) are female workers.

Karkai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 3.41 k (3,405) 9.38%
2026 3.42 k (3,419) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 3.43 k (3,430) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 3.44 k (3,441) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 3.45 k (3,452) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 3.46 k (3,463) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 3.47 k (3,471) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 3.48 k (3,476) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 3.48 k (3,481) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 3.49 k (3,487) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 3.49 k (3,492) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 3.50 k (3,497) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Karkai Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.50 k (3,497), with a male population of 1.78 k (1,784) and a female population of 1.71 k (1,713). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Karkai Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.27%.

Karkai Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Chak Gokul 158
2 Kuila Chak 362
3 Chak Chanuru 39
4 Chak Krishnadas 770
5 Karkai Batitaki 346
6 Amad Chak 263
7 Lona Chajuri 109
8 Chak Lal 177
9 Harkandi 629
10 Jaganathpur 901

Karkai Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Karkai is 3.11 k (3,113).

The estimated population of Karkai in 2025 is approximately 3.41 k (3,405).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Karkai is 322 (10.34%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 550 (17.67%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karkai is 86.1%, with male literacy at 92.18% and female literacy at 79.63%.

The sex ratio in Karkai is 934 females for every 1000 males.

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