Chalka Population
As per the 2011 Census, Chalka Village has a population of 215 (215) with 115 (115) males and 100 (100) females.The sex ratio in Chalka is 870, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chalka Village is 35 (35) which is 16.28% of Chalka Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chalka Village is 843 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Chalka village is listed as part of the Para 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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Chalka Estimated Population in 2025
In 2025, Chalka Village current estimated population is projected to be 236 (236), indicating a 9.38% increased from Chalka's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 125 , and the estimated female population is 111 .
Chalka Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Chalka Village estimated population is projected to be 237 (237), projecting a 9.81% increased from Chalka's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 126 , and the estimated female population is 111 .
Chalka Literacy Rate
Chalka Village has a literacy rate of 77.22% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chalka Village is 86.46 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chalka Village is 66.67 higher 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 | 77.22 | 86.46 | 66.67 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 77.22 | 86.46 | 66.67 |
Chalka Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Chalka Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Chalka Village.
Chalka Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chalka Village is 213 (213) with 114 (114) males and 99 (99) females, which is 99.07% of Chalka Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 869 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chalka
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 870 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 870 |
Chalka Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Chalka Village are 29 (29).
Chalka Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Chalka Village, there are about 120 (120) workers, making up nearly 55.81% of the Chalka Village total population. Out of these, around 65 (65) are male workers, and about 55 (55) are female workers.
Chalka - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 236 (236) | 9.38% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 237 (237) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 237 (237) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↓ |
| 2028 | 238 (238) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 239 (239) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 240 (240) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 240 (240) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↓ |
| 2032 | 241 (241) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 241 (241) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 241 (241) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↓ |
| 2035 | 242 (242) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 242 (242) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Chalka Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 242 (242), with a male population of 128 (128) and a female population of 114 (114). 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 | Gopalpur | 0 |
| 2 | Jaynagar Alias Udaypur | 2,944 |
| 3 | Telidi | 0 |
| 4 | Hurra | 502 |
| 5 | Bhalagara | 1,746 |
| 6 | Chaktor | 282 |
| 7 | Bhatdi | 629 |
| 8 | Kalla | 1,142 |
| 9 | Pathakdi | 582 |
| 10 | Chitra | 2,449 |