Erka Population
As per the 2011 Census, Erka Village has a population of 38 (38) with 23 (23) males and 15 (15) females.The sex ratio in Erka is 653, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Note : In the 2011 Census, Erka village is listed as part of the Balarampur Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Puruliya District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Erka Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Erka Village current estimated population is projected to be 42 (42), indicating a 8.86% increased from Erka's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 25 , and the estimated female population is 17 .
Erka Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Erka Village estimated population is projected to be 42 (42), projecting a 9.38% increased from Erka's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 25 , and the estimated female population is 17 .
Erka Literacy Rate
Erka Village has a literacy rate of 54.05% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Erka Village is 60.87 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Erka Village is 42.86 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Erka
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 54.05 | 60.87 | 42.86 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 54.05 | 60.87 | 42.86 |
Erka Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Erka Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Erka Village.
Erka Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Erka Village is 5 (5) with 4 (4) males and 1 (1) females, which is 13.16% of Erka Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 250 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Erka
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 653 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 653 |
Erka Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Erka Village are 9 (9).
Erka Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Erka Village, there are about 22 (22) workers, making up nearly 57.89% of the Erka Village total population. Out of these, around 12 (12) are male workers, and about 10 (10) are female workers.
Erka - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42 (42) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 42 (42) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↓ |
| 2026 | 42 (42) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↓ |
| 2027 | 42 (42) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↓ |
| 2028 | 42 (42) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↓ |
| 2029 | 43 (43) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 43 (43) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↓ |
| 2031 | 43 (43) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↓ |
| 2032 | 43 (43) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↓ |
| 2033 | 43 (43) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 43 (43) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↓ |
| 2035 | 43 (43) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 43 (43) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Erka Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 43 (43), with a male population of 26 (26) and a female population of 18 (18). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Erka Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.
Erka Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tentlo | 2,994 |
| 2 | Rugri | 627 |
| 3 | Nekre | 1,297 |
| 4 | Deuli | 1,349 |
| 5 | Dabha | 2,841 |
| 6 | Inchadih | 579 |
| 7 | Genrua | 6,454 |
| 8 | Benryadi | 529 |
| 9 | Sunidih | 542 |
| 10 | Baghadih | 1,208 |