Sankhari Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sankhari Village has a population of 1.14 k (1,140) with 567 (567) males and 573 (573) females.The sex ratio in Sankhari is 1011, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sankhari Village is 191 (191) which is 16.75% of Sankhari Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sankhari Village is 970 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Sankhari village is listed as part of the Barabazar Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Puruliya District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.14 k

Toatl Population

567

Male Population

573

Female Population

Sankhari Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sankhari Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.24 k (1,241), indicating a 8.86% increased from Sankhari's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 614 , and the estimated female population is 628 .

Sankhari Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sankhari Village estimated population is projected to be 1.25 k (1,247), projecting a 9.38% increased from Sankhari's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 617 , and the estimated female population is 632 .

Sankhari Literacy Rate

Sankhari Village has a literacy rate of 49.21% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sankhari Village is 64.89 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sankhari Village is 33.82 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sankhari

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 49.21 64.89 33.82
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 49.21 64.89 33.82

Sankhari Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sankhari Village is 649 (649) with 334 (334) males and 315 (315) females, which is 56.93% of Sankhari Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 944 females for every 1000 males.

Sankhari Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sankhari Village is 342 (342) with 167 (167) males and 175 (175) females, which is 30% of Sankhari Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1048 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sankhari

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1011
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1011

Sankhari Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Sankhari Village are 213 (213).

Sankhari Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sankhari Village, there are about 611 (611) workers, making up nearly 53.6% of the Sankhari Village total population. Out of these, around 316 (316) are male workers, and about 295 (295) are female workers.

Sankhari - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.24 k (1,241) 8.86%
2025 1.25 k (1,247) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 1.25 k (1,252) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 1.26 k (1,256) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 1.26 k (1,260) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 1.27 k (1,265) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 1.27 k (1,269) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 1.27 k (1,271) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 1.27 k (1,273) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 1.28 k (1,275) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 1.28 k (1,277) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 1.28 k (1,279) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 1.28 k (1,281) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Sankhari Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.28 k (1,281), with a male population of 629 (629) and a female population of 653 (653). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Sankhari Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Sankhari Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Purihasa 660
2 Raladih 627
3 Lanka 546
4 Khawasdih 398
5 Gurda 569
6 Bhalukkhal 9
7 Tilabani 264
8 Kalachandpur 102
9 Sugnibasa 0
10 Barra 1,015

Sankhari Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Sankhari is 1.14 k (1,140).

The estimated population of Sankhari in 2024 is approximately 1.24 k (1,241).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Sankhari is 649 (56.93%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 342 (30%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankhari is 49.21%, with male literacy at 64.89% and female literacy at 33.82%.

The sex ratio in Sankhari is 1011 females for every 1000 males.

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