Ekanja Population

As per the 2011 Census, Ekanja Village has a population of 1.38 k (1,379) with 723 (723) males and 656 (656) females.The sex ratio in Ekanja is 908, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ekanja Village is 177 (177) which is 12.84% of Ekanja Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ekanja Village is 946 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Ekanja village is listed as part of the Raghunathpur - 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.

1.38 k

Toatl Population

723

Male Population

656

Female Population

More on This Page!
  1. Ekanja Population Census 2011
  2. Ekanja Population 2024
  3. Literacy Rate
  4. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  5. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  6. Sex Ratio
  7. Population Projections Up to 2036

Ekanja Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Ekanja Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.50 k (1,502), indicating a 8.86% increased from Ekanja's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 783 , and the estimated female population is 719 .

Ekanja Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Ekanja Village estimated population is projected to be 1.51 k (1,509), projecting a 9.38% increased from Ekanja's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 786 , and the estimated female population is 723 .

Ekanja Literacy Rate

Ekanja Village has a literacy rate of 68.47% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ekanja Village is 83.54 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ekanja Village is 51.75 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ekanja

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 68.47 83.54 51.75
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 68.47 83.54 51.75

Ekanja Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ekanja Village is 649 (649) with 328 (328) males and 321 (321) females, which is 47.06% of Ekanja Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 979 females for every 1000 males.

Ekanja Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ekanja Village is 173 (173) with 91 (91) males and 82 (82) females, which is 12.55% of Ekanja Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 902 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ekanja

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 908
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 908

Ekanja Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Ekanja Village are 251 (251).

Ekanja Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Ekanja Village, there are about 417 (417) workers, making up nearly 30.24% of the Ekanja Village total population. Out of these, around 370 (370) are male workers, and about 47 (47) are female workers.

Ekanja - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.50 k (1,502) 8.86% ↑
2025 1.51 k (1,509) 9.38% 0.52 % ↑
2026 1.52 k (1,515) 9.81% 0.43 % ↑
2027 1.52 k (1,520) 10.16% 0.35 % ↑
2028 1.53 k (1,525) 10.52% 0.36 % ↑
2029 1.53 k (1,530) 10.88% 0.36 % ↑
2030 1.54 k (1,535) 11.24% 0.36 % ↑
2031 1.54 k (1,538) 11.49% 0.25 % ↑
2032 1.54 k (1,540) 11.65% 0.16 % ↑
2033 1.54 k (1,543) 11.82% 0.17 % ↑
2034 1.55 k (1,545) 11.99% 0.17 % ↑
2035 1.55 k (1,547) 12.15% 0.16 % ↑
2036 1.55 k (1,549) 12.32% 0.17 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Ekanja Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.55 k (1,549), with a male population of 802 (802) and a female population of 748 (748). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Ekanja Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Ekanja Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Metyala 1,731
2 Bhagaipur 423
3 Nunupur 0
4 Gobindapur 1,292
5 Shanka 4,233
6 Nandaha 257
7 Joradi 570
8 Hurara 896
9 Amtor 491
10 Modharjhor Alias Nunirdi 276

Ekanja Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Ekanja is 1.38 k (1,379).

The estimated population of Ekanja in 2024 is approximately 1.50 k (1,502).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Ekanja is 649 (47.06%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 173 (12.55%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ekanja is 68.47%, with male literacy at 83.54% and female literacy at 51.75%.

The sex ratio in Ekanja is 908 females for every 1000 males.

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