Gaja Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gaja Village has a population of 3.92 k (3,924) with 1.99 k (1,987) males and 1.94 k (1,937) females.The sex ratio in Gaja is 975, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gaja Village is 435 (435) which is 11.09% of Gaja Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gaja Village is 1072 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Gaja village is listed as part of the Budge Budge - II Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the South Twenty Four Parganas District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

3.92 k

Toatl Population

1.99 k

Male Population

1.94 k

Female Population

Gaja Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Gaja Village current estimated population is projected to be 4.27 k (4,272), indicating a 8.86% increased from Gaja's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.15 k, and the estimated female population is 2.12 k.

Gaja Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Gaja Village estimated population is projected to be 4.29 k (4,293), projecting a 9.38% increased from Gaja's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.16 k, and the estimated female population is 2.13 k.

Gaja Literacy Rate

Gaja Village has a literacy rate of 75.24% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gaja Village is 78.5 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gaja Village is 71.85 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gaja

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 75.24 78.5 71.85
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 75.24 78.5 71.85

Gaja Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gaja Village is 955 (955) with 484 (484) males and 471 (471) females, which is 24.34% of Gaja Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 974 females for every 1000 males.

Gaja Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gaja Village is 3 (3) with 2 (2) males and 1 (1) females, which is 0.08% of Gaja Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 500 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gaja

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 975
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 975

Gaja Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Gaja Village are 896 (896).

Gaja Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gaja Village, there are about 1.48 k (1,482) workers, making up nearly 37.77% of the Gaja Village total population. Out of these, around 1.16 k (1,159) are male workers, and about 323 (323) are female workers.

Gaja - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 4.27 k (4,272) 8.86%
2025 4.29 k (4,293) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 4.31 k (4,309) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 4.32 k (4,323) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 4.34 k (4,337) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 4.35 k (4,352) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 4.37 k (4,366) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 4.38 k (4,375) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 4.38 k (4,382) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 4.39 k (4,388) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 4.40 k (4,395) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 4.40 k (4,401) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 4.41 k (4,408) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Gaja Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.41 k (4,408), with a male population of 2.20 k (2,202) and a female population of 2.21 k (2,207). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Gaja Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Gaja Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Telari 4,937
2 Naldari 1,019
3 Burul 7,014
4 Keshabpur 837
5 Chandua 872
6 Paita 2,113
7 Banagram 617
8 Dosatina 1,825
9 Bagpota 1,012
10 Kuchigadi 1,002

Gaja Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Gaja is 3.92 k (3,924).

The estimated population of Gaja in 2024 is approximately 4.27 k (4,272).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Gaja is 955 (24.34%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 3 (0.08%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gaja is 75.24%, with male literacy at 78.5% and female literacy at 71.85%.

The sex ratio in Gaja is 975 females for every 1000 males.

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