Sankrail Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Sankrail Population 2026
1,55,594 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,58,444
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 11.4% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 973
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 6,653
Girls 6,475
Literacy Gap
13.7% Diff Male Literacy 71.8%
Female Literacy 58.1%
SC Population
21,004
18.2% of total
ST Population
28,825
25.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 45%
Main Workers 30,434
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 21,969
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 10.5%
Cultivators (Farmers) 30.7%
Agricultural Laborers 56.6%
Household Industries 2.2%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Sankrail in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Sankrail in 2026 is 1,55,337. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Sankrail? ▼
The literacy rate of Sankrail is 65.01% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Sankrail? ▼
The sex ratio of Sankrail is 982 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Sankrail in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Sankrail in 2027 is 1,58,444. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Sankrail population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Sankrail. The Census 2011 population was 1,15,418. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Sankrail in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Sankrail had a total population of 1,15,418. This comprised 58,240 males and 57,178 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Paschim Medinipur District
#26 of 30
By population size
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Rank in West Bengal
#276 of 304
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Sankrail | Paschim Medinipur Avg | West Bengal Avg |
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| Literacy Rate | 65.01% | 67.54% ↓ 2.5%
| 63.53% ↑ 1.5%
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| Sex Ratio | 982 | 966 ↑ 16 | 955 ↑ 27 |
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