Gunja Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gunja Village has a population of 1.85 k (1,850) with 966 (966) males and 884 (884) females.The sex ratio in Gunja is 916, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gunja Village is 255 (255) which is 13.78% of Gunja Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gunja Village is 796 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.85 k

Toatl Population

966

Male Population

884

Female Population

Gunja Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Gunja Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.01 k (2,014), indicating a 8.86% increased from Gunja's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.05 k, and the estimated female population is 969 .

Gunja Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Gunja Village estimated population is projected to be 2.02 k (2,024), projecting a 9.38% increased from Gunja's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.05 k, and the estimated female population is 974 .

Gunja Literacy Rate

Gunja Village has a literacy rate of 70.34% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gunja Village is 86.53 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gunja Village is 53.05 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gunja

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 70.34 86.53 53.05
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 70.34 86.53 53.05

Gunja Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gunja Village is 248 (248) with 123 (123) males and 125 (125) females, which is 13.41% of Gunja Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1017 females for every 1000 males.

Gunja Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gunja Village is 28 (28) with 16 (16) males and 12 (12) females, which is 1.51% of Gunja Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 750 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gunja

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 916
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 916

Gunja Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Gunja Village are 315 (315).

Gunja Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gunja Village, there are about 664 (664) workers, making up nearly 35.89% of the Gunja Village total population. Out of these, around 432 (432) are male workers, and about 232 (232) are female workers.

Gunja - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.01 k (2,014) 8.86%
2025 2.02 k (2,024) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 2.03 k (2,032) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 2.04 k (2,039) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 2.05 k (2,045) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 2.05 k (2,052) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 2.06 k (2,058) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 2.06 k (2,063) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 2.07 k (2,066) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 2.07 k (2,069) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 2.07 k (2,072) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 2.08 k (2,075) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 2.08 k (2,078) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Gunja Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.08 k (2,078), with a male population of 1.07 k (1,071) and a female population of 1.01 k (1,008). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Gunja Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Gunja Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Phuljhariya 18
2 Ramamoti 1,018
3 Chaitandi 1,105
4 Kusumtikri 1,060
5 Agharpur 1,287
6 Sabanpur 891
7 Narayanpur 2,061
8 Manipur 575
9 Pipratanr 834
10 Kanudi 560

Gunja Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Gunja is 1.85 k (1,850).

The estimated population of Gunja in 2024 is approximately 2.01 k (2,014).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Gunja is 248 (13.41%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 28 (1.51%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gunja is 70.34%, with male literacy at 86.53% and female literacy at 53.05%.

The sex ratio in Gunja is 916 females for every 1000 males.

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