Shanka Population

As per the 2011 Census, Shanka Village has a population of 4.23 k (4,233) with 2.20 k (2,199) males and 2.03 k (2,034) females.The sex ratio in Shanka is 925, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shanka Village is 535 (535) which is 12.64% of Shanka Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shanka Village is 946 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Shanka 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.

4.23 k

Toatl Population

2.20 k

Male Population

2.03 k

Female Population

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

Shanka Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Shanka Village current estimated population is projected to be 4.61 k (4,608), indicating a 8.86% increased from Shanka's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.38 k, and the estimated female population is 2.23 k.

Shanka Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Shanka Village estimated population is projected to be 4.63 k (4,630), projecting a 9.38% increased from Shanka's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.39 k, and the estimated female population is 2.24 k.

Shanka Literacy Rate

Shanka Village has a literacy rate of 68.04% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shanka Village is 79.37 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shanka Village is 55.75 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shanka

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 68.04 79.37 55.75
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 68.04 79.37 55.75

Shanka Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shanka Village is 1.71 k (1,709) with 878 (878) males and 831 (831) females, which is 40.37% of Shanka Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 947 females for every 1000 males.

Shanka Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Shanka Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Shanka Village.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shanka

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 925
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 925

Shanka Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Shanka Village are 804 (804).

Shanka Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Shanka Village, there are about 1.38 k (1,378) workers, making up nearly 32.55% of the Shanka Village total population. Out of these, around 1.10 k (1,095) are male workers, and about 283 (283) are female workers.

Shanka - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 4.61 k (4,608) 8.86% ↑
2025 4.63 k (4,630) 9.38% 0.52 % ↑
2026 4.65 k (4,649) 9.81% 0.43 % ↑
2027 4.66 k (4,664) 10.16% 0.35 % ↑
2028 4.68 k (4,679) 10.52% 0.36 % ↑
2029 4.69 k (4,694) 10.88% 0.36 % ↑
2030 4.71 k (4,709) 11.24% 0.36 % ↑
2031 4.72 k (4,720) 11.49% 0.25 % ↑
2032 4.73 k (4,727) 11.65% 0.16 % ↑
2033 4.73 k (4,734) 11.82% 0.17 % ↑
2034 4.74 k (4,741) 11.99% 0.17 % ↑
2035 4.75 k (4,748) 12.15% 0.16 % ↑
2036 4.76 k (4,755) 12.32% 0.17 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Shanka Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.76 k (4,755), with a male population of 2.44 k (2,437) and a female population of 2.32 k (2,318). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Shanka Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Shanka Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Manikpur 481
2 Metyala 1,731
3 Bhagaipur 423
4 Nunupur 0
5 Gobindapur 1,292
6 Ekanja 1,379
7 Nandaha 257
8 Joradi 570
9 Hurara 896
10 Amtor 491

Shanka Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Shanka is 4.23 k (4,233).

The estimated population of Shanka in 2024 is approximately 4.61 k (4,608).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Shanka is 1.71 k (40.37%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shanka is 68.04%, with male literacy at 79.37% and female literacy at 55.75%.

The sex ratio in Shanka is 925 females for every 1000 males.

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