Gholkund Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gholkund Village has a population of 1.57 k (1,566) with 799 (799) males and 767 (767) females.The sex ratio in Gholkund is 960, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gholkund Village is 170 (170) which is 10.86% of Gholkund Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gholkund Village is 1074 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.57 k

Toatl Population

799

Male Population

767

Female Population

More on This Page!
  1. Gholkund Population Census 2011
  2. Gholkund Population 2025
  3. Literacy Rate
  4. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  5. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  6. Sex Ratio
  7. Population Projections Up to 2036

Gholkund Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Gholkund Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.71 k (1,713), indicating a 9.38% increased from Gholkund's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 869 , and the estimated female population is 845 .

Gholkund Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Gholkund Village estimated population is projected to be 1.72 k (1,720), projecting a 9.81% increased from Gholkund's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 871 , and the estimated female population is 849 .

Gholkund Literacy Rate

Gholkund Village has a literacy rate of 74.14% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gholkund Village is 86.33 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gholkund Village is 61.27 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gholkund

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 74.14 86.33 61.27
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 74.14 86.33 61.27

Gholkund Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes Population in Gholkund Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Gholkund Village.

Gholkund Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gholkund Village is 634 (634) with 308 (308) males and 326 (326) females, which is 40.49% of Gholkund Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1059 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gholkund

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 960
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 960

Gholkund Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Gholkund Village are 302 (302).

Gholkund Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gholkund Village, there are about 894 (894) workers, making up nearly 57.09% of the Gholkund Village total population. Out of these, around 511 (511) are male workers, and about 383 (383) are female workers.

Gholkund - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 1.71 k (1,713) 9.38% ↑
2026 1.72 k (1,720) 9.81% 0.43 % ↑
2027 1.73 k (1,726) 10.16% 0.35 % ↑
2028 1.73 k (1,731) 10.52% 0.36 % ↑
2029 1.74 k (1,737) 10.88% 0.36 % ↑
2030 1.74 k (1,743) 11.24% 0.36 % ↑
2031 1.75 k (1,746) 11.49% 0.25 % ↑
2032 1.75 k (1,749) 11.65% 0.16 % ↑
2033 1.75 k (1,752) 11.82% 0.17 % ↑
2034 1.75 k (1,754) 11.99% 0.17 % ↑
2035 1.76 k (1,757) 12.15% 0.16 % ↑
2036 1.76 k (1,759) 12.32% 0.17 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Gholkund Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.76 k (1,759), with a male population of 886 (886) and a female population of 874 (874). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Gholkund Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.27%.

Gholkund Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Agaya 1,187
2 Gopalpur 1,977
3 Baraghutu 313
4 Gadasal Alias Lalpahari 384
5 Chak Altagora 164
6 Payaka 387
7 Panruda 969
8 Chhirudi 2,243
9 Arkusadanga 0
10 Dhangakend 544

Gholkund Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Gholkund is 1.57 k (1,566).

The estimated population of Gholkund in 2025 is approximately 1.71 k (1,713).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Gholkund is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 634 (40.49%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gholkund is 74.14%, with male literacy at 86.33% and female literacy at 61.27%.

The sex ratio in Gholkund is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Gholkund population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.27% up to 2036.