Penchara Population

As per the 2011 Census, Penchara Village has a population of 2.61 k (2,614) with 1.34 k (1,344) males and 1.27 k (1,270) females.The sex ratio in Penchara is 945, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Penchara Village is 366 (366) which is 14% of Penchara Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Penchara Village is 947 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Penchara 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.

2.61 k

Toatl Population

1.34 k

Male Population

1.27 k

Female Population

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  1. Penchara Population Census 2011
  2. Penchara Population 2025
  3. Literacy Rate
  4. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  5. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  6. Sex Ratio
  7. Population Projections Up to 2036

Penchara Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Penchara Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.86 k (2,860), indicating a 9.38% increased from Penchara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.46 k, and the estimated female population is 1.40 k.

Penchara Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Penchara Village estimated population is projected to be 2.87 k (2,871), projecting a 9.81% increased from Penchara's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.47 k, and the estimated female population is 1.41 k.

Penchara Literacy Rate

Penchara Village has a literacy rate of 67.97% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Penchara Village is 81.83 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Penchara Village is 53.3 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Penchara

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 67.97 81.83 53.3
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 67.97 81.83 53.3

Penchara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Penchara Village is 246 (246) with 118 (118) males and 128 (128) females, which is 9.41% of Penchara Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1085 females for every 1000 males.

Penchara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Penchara Village is 290 (290) with 148 (148) males and 142 (142) females, which is 11.09% of Penchara Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Penchara

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 945
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 945

Penchara Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Penchara Village are 467 (467).

Penchara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Penchara Village, there are about 1.51 k (1,514) workers, making up nearly 57.92% of the Penchara Village total population. Out of these, around 802 (802) are male workers, and about 712 (712) are female workers.

Penchara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 2.86 k (2,860) 9.38% ↑
2026 2.87 k (2,871) 9.81% 0.43 % ↑
2027 2.88 k (2,880) 10.16% 0.35 % ↑
2028 2.89 k (2,890) 10.52% 0.36 % ↑
2029 2.90 k (2,899) 10.88% 0.36 % ↑
2030 2.91 k (2,908) 11.24% 0.36 % ↑
2031 2.92 k (2,915) 11.49% 0.25 % ↑
2032 2.92 k (2,919) 11.65% 0.16 % ↑
2033 2.92 k (2,923) 11.82% 0.17 % ↑
2034 2.93 k (2,928) 11.99% 0.17 % ↑
2035 2.93 k (2,932) 12.15% 0.16 % ↑
2036 2.94 k (2,937) 12.32% 0.17 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Penchara Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.94 k (2,937), with a male population of 1.49 k (1,490) and a female population of 1.45 k (1,447). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Penchara Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.27%.

Penchara Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Rolabad 0
2 Darodi 689
3 Beranakhi 0
4 Palma 1,925
5 Katrahi 0
6 Rajakhanda 768
7 Dhabani 771
8 Chandra 3,884
9 Noagarh 1,605
10 Deorang 2,379

Penchara Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Penchara is 2.61 k (2,614).

The estimated population of Penchara in 2025 is approximately 2.86 k (2,860).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Penchara is 246 (9.41%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 290 (11.09%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Penchara is 67.97%, with male literacy at 81.83% and female literacy at 53.3%.

The sex ratio in Penchara is 945 females for every 1000 males.

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