Matha Population

As per the 2011 Census, Matha Village has a population of 2.45 k (2,446) with 1.24 k (1,240) males and 1.21 k (1,206) females.The sex ratio in Matha is 973, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Matha Village is 334 (334) which is 13.65% of Matha Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Matha Village is 942 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Matha 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.

2.45 k

Toatl Population

1.24 k

Male Population

1.21 k

Female Population

Matha Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Matha Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.66 k (2,663), indicating a 8.86% increased from Matha's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.34 k, and the estimated female population is 1.32 k.

Matha Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Matha Village estimated population is projected to be 2.68 k (2,676), projecting a 9.38% increased from Matha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.35 k, and the estimated female population is 1.33 k.

Matha Literacy Rate

Matha Village has a literacy rate of 66.57% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Matha Village is 80.24 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Matha Village is 52.59 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Matha

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 66.57 80.24 52.59
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 66.57 80.24 52.59

Matha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Matha Village is 138 (138) with 71 (71) males and 67 (67) females, which is 5.64% of Matha Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 944 females for every 1000 males.

Matha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Matha Village is 494 (494) with 257 (257) males and 237 (237) females, which is 20.2% of Matha Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 923 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Matha

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 973
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 973

Matha Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Matha Village are 478 (478).

Matha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Matha Village, there are about 1.39 k (1,393) workers, making up nearly 56.95% of the Matha Village total population. Out of these, around 704 (704) are male workers, and about 689 (689) are female workers.

Matha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.66 k (2,663) 8.86%
2025 2.68 k (2,676) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 2.69 k (2,686) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 2.70 k (2,695) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 2.70 k (2,704) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 2.71 k (2,713) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 2.72 k (2,721) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 2.73 k (2,727) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 2.73 k (2,732) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 2.74 k (2,736) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 2.74 k (2,740) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 2.74 k (2,744) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 2.75 k (2,748) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Matha Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.75 k (2,748), with a male population of 1.38 k (1,375) and a female population of 1.37 k (1,374). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Matha Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Matha Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Chandra 3,884
2 Noagarh 1,605
3 Deorang 2,379
4 Babuijor 768
5 Kuruktopa 2,964
6 Pirra 4,049
7 Dharampur 1,298
8 Kenda 3,803
9 Bharatdi 1,238
10 Anandabazar 254

Matha Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Matha is 2.45 k (2,446).

The estimated population of Matha in 2024 is approximately 2.66 k (2,663).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Matha is 138 (5.64%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 494 (20.2%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Matha is 66.57%, with male literacy at 80.24% and female literacy at 52.59%.

The sex ratio in Matha is 973 females for every 1000 males.

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