Benka Population
As per the 2011 Census, Benka Village has a population of 698 (698) with 356 (356) males and 342 (342) females.The sex ratio in Benka is 961, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Benka Village is 106 (106) which is 15.19% of Benka Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Benka Village is 797 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Benka village is listed as part of the Manbazar - I 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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Benka Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Benka Village current estimated population is projected to be 760 (760), indicating a 8.86% increased from Benka's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 386 , and the estimated female population is 375 .
Benka Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Benka Village estimated population is projected to be 764 (764), projecting a 9.38% increased from Benka's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 387 , and the estimated female population is 377 .
Benka Literacy Rate
Benka Village has a literacy rate of 61.32% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Benka Village is 72.05 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Benka Village is 50.51 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Benka
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 61.32 | 72.05 | 50.51 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 61.32 | 72.05 | 50.51 |
Benka Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Benka Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Benka Village.
Benka Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Benka Village is 507 (507) with 259 (259) males and 248 (248) females, which is 72.64% of Benka Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 958 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Benka
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 961 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 961 |
Benka Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Benka Village are 131 (131).
Benka Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Benka Village, there are about 409 (409) workers, making up nearly 58.6% of the Benka Village total population. Out of these, around 203 (203) are male workers, and about 206 (206) are female workers.
Benka - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 760 (760) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 764 (764) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 767 (767) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 769 (769) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 772 (772) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 774 (774) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 777 (777) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 779 (779) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 780 (780) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 781 (781) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 782 (782) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 783 (783) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 784 (784) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Benka Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 784 (784), with a male population of 395 (395) and a female population of 390 (390). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Benka Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.
Benka Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kundru | 270 |
| 2 | Amakocha | 129 |
| 3 | Sindurpur | 1,476 |
| 4 | Panrkidi | 334 |
| 5 | Nadiha | 1,034 |
| 6 | Maujadi | 514 |
| 7 | Jitujori | 4,339 |
| 8 | Lekrakhanda | 66 |
| 9 | Behanchabari | 761 |
| 10 | Pratappur | 53 |