Payaka Population

As per the 2011 Census, Payaka Village has a population of 387 (387) with 213 (213) males and 174 (174) females.The sex ratio in Payaka is 817, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Payaka Village is 48 (48) which is 12.4% of Payaka Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Payaka Village is 715 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Payaka 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.

387

Toatl Population

213

Male Population

174

Female Population

Payaka Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Payaka Village current estimated population is projected to be 424 (424), indicating a 9.38% increased from Payaka's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 232 , and the estimated female population is 192 .

Payaka Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Payaka Village estimated population is projected to be 425 (425), projecting a 9.81% increased from Payaka's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 233 , and the estimated female population is 193 .

Payaka Literacy Rate

Payaka Village has a literacy rate of 62.24% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Payaka Village is 75.14 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Payaka Village is 46.75 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Payaka

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 62.24 75.14 46.75
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 62.24 75.14 46.75

Payaka Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Payaka Village is 178 (178) with 97 (97) males and 81 (81) females, which is 45.99% of Payaka Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 836 females for every 1000 males.

Payaka Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Payaka Village is 77 (77) with 43 (43) males and 34 (34) females, which is 19.9% of Payaka Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 791 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Payaka

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 817
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 817

Payaka Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Payaka Village are 70 (70).

Payaka Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Payaka Village, there are about 211 (211) workers, making up nearly 54.52% of the Payaka Village total population. Out of these, around 133 (133) are male workers, and about 78 (78) are female workers.

Payaka - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 424 (424) 9.38%
2026 425 (425) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 427 (427) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 428 (428) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 430 (430) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 431 (431) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 432 (432) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 433 (433) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 433 (433) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 434 (434) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 435 (435) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 435 (435) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Payaka Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 435 (435), with a male population of 237 (237) and a female population of 199 (199). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Payaka Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.27%.

Payaka Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Gopalpur 1,977
2 Baraghutu 313
3 Gadasal Alias Lalpahari 384
4 Chak Altagora 164
5 Gholkund 1,566
6 Panruda 969
7 Chhirudi 2,243
8 Arkusadanga 0
9 Dhangakend 544
10 Raghunathpur 891

Payaka Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Payaka is 387 (387).

The estimated population of Payaka in 2025 is approximately 424 (424).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Payaka is 178 (45.99%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 77 (19.9%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Payaka is 62.24%, with male literacy at 75.14% and female literacy at 46.75%.

The sex ratio in Payaka is 817 females for every 1000 males.

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