Benikandar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Benikandar Village has a population of 2.90 k (2,901) with 1.49 k (1,492) males and 1.41 k (1,409) females.The sex ratio in Benikandar is 945, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Benikandar Village is 560 (560) which is 19.3% of Benikandar Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Benikandar Village is 1037 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Benikandar village is listed as part of the Islampur Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Uttar Dinajpur District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
Benikandar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Benikandar Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.16 k (3,158), indicating a 8.86% increased from Benikandar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.62 k, and the estimated female population is 1.54 k.
Benikandar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Benikandar Village estimated population is projected to be 3.17 k (3,174), projecting a 9.38% increased from Benikandar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.62 k, and the estimated female population is 1.55 k.
Benikandar Literacy Rate
Benikandar Village has a literacy rate of 47.07% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Benikandar Village is 57.68 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Benikandar Village is 35.59 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Benikandar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 47.07 | 57.68 | 35.59 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 47.07 | 57.68 | 35.59 |
Benikandar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Benikandar Village is 1.10 k (1,096) with 556 (556) males and 540 (540) females, which is 37.78% of Benikandar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 972 females for every 1000 males.
Benikandar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Benikandar Village is 229 (229) with 113 (113) males and 116 (116) females, which is 7.89% of Benikandar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1027 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Benikandar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 945 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 945 |
Benikandar Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Benikandar Village are 569 (569).
Benikandar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Benikandar Village, there are about 1.10 k (1,098) workers, making up nearly 37.85% of the Benikandar Village total population. Out of these, around 776 (776) are male workers, and about 322 (322) are female workers.
Benikandar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.16 k (3,158) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.17 k (3,174) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.19 k (3,186) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.20 k (3,196) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.21 k (3,207) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.22 k (3,217) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.23 k (3,228) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.24 k (3,235) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.24 k (3,240) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.24 k (3,244) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.25 k (3,249) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.25 k (3,254) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.26 k (3,259) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Benikandar Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.26 k (3,259), with a male population of 1.65 k (1,654) and a female population of 1.61 k (1,606). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Benikandar Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.
Benikandar Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benikaner Alias Rahatpur | 2,343 |
| 2 | Sahatpur | 892 |
| 3 | Birnakundi | 6,114 |
| 4 | Bhelagachhi | 4,528 |
| 5 | Benikandar Alias Satvita | 1,093 |
| 6 | Gangamaila | 460 |
| 7 | Amalijhari | 1,857 |
| 8 | Daribhir | 2,127 |
| 9 | Kunargaon | 1,980 |
| 10 | Kundargaon | 3,306 |