Ekar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Ekar Village has a population of 1.31 k (1,307) with 663 (663) males and 644 (644) females.The sex ratio in Ekar is 972, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ekar Village is 153 (153) which is 11.71% of Ekar Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ekar Village is 866 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Ekar village is listed as part of the Raiganj 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.

1.31 k

Toatl Population

663

Male Population

644

Female Population

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  1. Ekar Population Census 2011
  2. Ekar Population 2024
  3. Literacy Rate
  4. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  5. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  6. Sex Ratio
  7. Population Projections Up to 2036

Ekar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Ekar Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.42 k (1,423), indicating a 8.86% increased from Ekar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 718 , and the estimated female population is 706 .

Ekar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Ekar Village estimated population is projected to be 1.43 k (1,430), projecting a 9.38% increased from Ekar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 721 , and the estimated female population is 710 .

Ekar Literacy Rate

Ekar Village has a literacy rate of 68.46% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ekar Village is 79.17 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ekar Village is 57.59 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ekar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 68.46 79.17 57.59
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 68.46 79.17 57.59

Ekar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ekar Village is 1.18 k (1,182) with 598 (598) males and 584 (584) females, which is 90.44% of Ekar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 977 females for every 1000 males.

Ekar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ekar Village is 112 (112) with 60 (60) males and 52 (52) females, which is 8.57% of Ekar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 867 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ekar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 972
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 972

Ekar Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Ekar Village are 281 (281).

Ekar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Ekar Village, there are about 490 (490) workers, making up nearly 37.49% of the Ekar Village total population. Out of these, around 354 (354) are male workers, and about 136 (136) are female workers.

Ekar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.42 k (1,423) 8.86% ↑
2025 1.43 k (1,430) 9.38% 0.52 % ↑
2026 1.44 k (1,436) 9.81% 0.43 % ↑
2027 1.44 k (1,440) 10.16% 0.35 % ↑
2028 1.45 k (1,445) 10.52% 0.36 % ↑
2029 1.45 k (1,450) 10.88% 0.36 % ↑
2030 1.45 k (1,454) 11.24% 0.36 % ↑
2031 1.46 k (1,458) 11.49% 0.25 % ↑
2032 1.46 k (1,460) 11.65% 0.16 % ↑
2033 1.46 k (1,462) 11.82% 0.17 % ↑
2034 1.46 k (1,464) 11.99% 0.17 % ↑
2035 1.47 k (1,466) 12.15% 0.16 % ↑
2036 1.47 k (1,469) 12.32% 0.17 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Ekar Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.47 k (1,469), with a male population of 735 (735) and a female population of 734 (734). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Ekar Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Ekar Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Choruidangi 361
2 Soharai 4,449
3 Kotgram 3,112
4 Chapduar 3,277
5 Madhupur 2,210
6 Narayanpur 1,939
7 Hatmani 858
8 Sankarpur 955
9 Maharajpur 3,441
10 Basudebpur 1,317

Ekar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Ekar is 1.31 k (1,307).

The estimated population of Ekar in 2024 is approximately 1.42 k (1,423).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Ekar is 1.18 k (90.44%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 112 (8.57%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ekar is 68.46%, with male literacy at 79.17% and female literacy at 57.59%.

The sex ratio in Ekar is 972 females for every 1000 males.

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