Bhalu Population
As per the 2011 Census, Bhalu Village has a population of 1.31 k (1,307) with 662 (662) males and 645 (645) females.The sex ratio in Bhalu is 975, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bhalu Village is 158 (158) which is 12.09% of Bhalu Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bhalu Village is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Bhalu village is listed as part of the Bundwan 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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Bhalu Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Bhalu Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.42 k (1,423), indicating a 8.86% increased from Bhalu's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 717 , and the estimated female population is 707 .
Bhalu Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Bhalu Village estimated population is projected to be 1.43 k (1,430), projecting a 9.38% increased from Bhalu's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 720 , and the estimated female population is 711 .
Bhalu Literacy Rate
Bhalu Village has a literacy rate of 68.84% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bhalu Village is 84.56 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bhalu Village is 52.65 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bhalu
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68.84 | 84.56 | 52.65 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 68.84 | 84.56 | 52.65 |
Bhalu Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bhalu Village is 97 (97) with 53 (53) males and 44 (44) females, which is 7.42% of Bhalu Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 831 females for every 1000 males.
Bhalu Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bhalu Village is 569 (569) with 285 (285) males and 284 (284) females, which is 43.53% of Bhalu Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 997 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bhalu
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 975 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 975 |
Bhalu Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Bhalu Village are 265 (265).
Bhalu Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Bhalu Village, there are about 542 (542) workers, making up nearly 41.47% of the Bhalu Village total population. Out of these, around 360 (360) are male workers, and about 182 (182) are female workers.
Bhalu - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.42 k (1,423) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.43 k (1,430) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.44 k (1,436) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.44 k (1,440) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.45 k (1,445) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.45 k (1,450) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.45 k (1,454) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.46 k (1,458) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.46 k (1,460) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.46 k (1,462) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.46 k (1,464) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.47 k (1,466) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.47 k (1,469) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Bhalu Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.47 k (1,469), with a male population of 734 (734) and a female population of 735 (735). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Bhalu Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.
Bhalu Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hetyakol | 731 |
| 2 | Parbad | 878 |
| 3 | Gurur | 1,500 |
| 4 | Bara Parasia | 648 |
| 5 | Chhota Parasia | 737 |
| 6 | Pargela | 1,861 |
| 7 | Tuitanr | 154 |
| 8 | Shalbani | 489 |
| 9 | Saga | 1,782 |
| 10 | Chandra | 1,193 |