Chalka Population in 2025
In 2025, Chalka Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.03 k (1,033), indicating a 9.38% increased from Chalka's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 493 , and the estimated female population is 541 .
Chalka Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Chalka Village estimated population is projected to be 1.04 k (1,037), projecting a 9.81% increased from Chalka's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 494 , and the estimated female population is 544 .
Chalka Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Chalka Village has a population of 944 (944) with 453 (453) males and 491 (491) females.The sex ratio in Chalka is 1084, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chalka Village is 95 (95) which is 10.06% of Chalka Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chalka Village is 827 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Chalka village is listed as part of the Manbazar - II Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Puruliya District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Total Population
Male Population
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Chalka Literacy Rate
Chalka Village has a literacy rate of 63.6% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chalka Village is 81.55 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chalka Village is 47.54 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chalka
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.6 | 81.55 | 47.54 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 63.6 | 81.55 | 47.54 |
Chalka Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chalka Village is 5 (5) with 2 (2) males and 3 (3) females, which is 0.53% of Chalka Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1500 females for every 1000 males.
Chalka Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chalka Village is 908 (908) with 436 (436) males and 472 (472) females, which is 96.19% of Chalka Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1083 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chalka
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1084 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1084 |
Chalka Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Chalka Village are 180 (180).
Chalka Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Chalka Village, there are about 558 (558) workers, making up nearly 59.11% of the Chalka Village total population. Out of these, around 274 (274) are male workers, and about 284 (284) are female workers.
Chalka - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.03 k (1,033) | 9.38% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.04 k (1,037) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.04 k (1,040) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.04 k (1,044) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.05 k (1,047) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.05 k (1,051) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.05 k (1,053) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.06 k (1,055) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.06 k (1,056) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.06 k (1,058) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.06 k (1,059) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.06 k (1,061) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Chalka Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.06 k (1,061), with a male population of 502 (502) and a female population of 560 (560). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Chalka Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.27%.
Chalka Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nalkundi | 1,327 |
| 2 | Pitidiri | 1,107 |
| 3 | Sinduradi | 656 |
| 4 | Ukamgar | 487 |
| 5 | Chholagora | 156 |
| 6 | Balarampur alias Khariduara | 1,653 |
| 7 | Boch | 610 |
| 8 | Dundlu | 552 |
| 9 | Loadi | 495 |
| 10 | Gobradi | 245 |