Durku Population

As per the 2011 Census, Durku Village has a population of 2.32 k (2,315) with 1.21 k (1,213) males and 1.10 k (1,102) females.The sex ratio in Durku is 909, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Durku Village is 294 (294) which is 12.7% of Durku Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Durku Village is 873 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.32 k

Toatl Population

1.21 k

Male Population

1.10 k

Female Population

Durku Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Durku Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.52 k (2,521), indicating a 8.86% increased from Durku's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.31 k, and the estimated female population is 1.21 k.

Durku Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Durku Village estimated population is projected to be 2.53 k (2,533), projecting a 9.38% increased from Durku's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.32 k, and the estimated female population is 1.21 k.

Durku Literacy Rate

Durku Village has a literacy rate of 59.92% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Durku Village is 73.96 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Durku Village is 44.56 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Durku

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 59.92 73.96 44.56
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 59.92 73.96 44.56

Durku Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Durku Village is 735 (735) with 383 (383) males and 352 (352) females, which is 31.75% of Durku Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 920 females for every 1000 males.

Durku Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Durku Village is 28 (28) with 15 (15) males and 13 (13) females, which is 1.21% of Durku Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 867 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Durku

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 909
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 909

Durku Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Durku Village are 479 (479).

Durku Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Durku Village, there are about 815 (815) workers, making up nearly 35.21% of the Durku Village total population. Out of these, around 580 (580) are male workers, and about 235 (235) are female workers.

Durku - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.52 k (2,521) 8.86%
2025 2.53 k (2,533) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 2.54 k (2,543) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 2.55 k (2,551) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 2.56 k (2,559) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 2.57 k (2,567) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 2.58 k (2,576) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 2.58 k (2,581) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 2.59 k (2,585) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 2.59 k (2,589) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 2.59 k (2,593) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 2.60 k (2,597) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 2.60 k (2,601) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Durku Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.60 k (2,601), with a male population of 1.35 k (1,345) and a female population of 1.26 k (1,256). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Durku Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Durku Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Tamna 1,444
2 Barakdi 635
3 Dhekiya 240
4 Damda 3,302
5 Uchali 657
6 Doldanri 502
7 Ramnagar 2,589
8 Dhadhka 0
9 Mahalitora 1,272
10 Nadiyara 2,912

Durku Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Durku is 2.32 k (2,315).

The estimated population of Durku in 2024 is approximately 2.52 k (2,521).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Durku is 735 (31.75%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 28 (1.21%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Durku is 59.92%, with male literacy at 73.96% and female literacy at 44.56%.

The sex ratio in Durku is 909 females for every 1000 males.

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