Port Blair Population
As per the 2011 Census, Port Blair Tehsil has a population of 1.66 Lac (1,65,754) with 89.41 k (89,411) males and 76.34 k (76,343) females.The sex ratio in Port Blair is 854, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Port Blair Tehsil is 16.71 k (16,711) which is 10.08% of Port Blair Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Port Blair Tehsil is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Port Blair Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the South Andaman District in the state of ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS in India.
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Port Blair Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Port Blair Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.76 Lac (1,75,734), indicating a 6.02% increased from Port Blair's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 93.82 k, and the estimated female population is 81.92 k.
Port Blair Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Port Blair Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.76 Lac (1,76,168), projecting a 6.28% increased from Port Blair's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 94.26 k, and the estimated female population is 82.35 k.
Port Blair Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Port Blair Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.27 Lac (1,26,716), accounting for 76.45% of the Port Blair Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 68.89 k (68,893), and the Hindu female population is around 57.82 k (57,823).
Port Blair Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Port Blair Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 20.08 k (20,083), accounting for 12.12% of the Port Blair Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 10.21 k (10,208), and the Christian female population is around 9.88 k (9,875).
Port Blair Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,26,716 | 76.45% |
| Christian | 20,083 | 12.12% |
| Muslim | 17,856 | 10.77% |
| Sikh | 736 | 0.44% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 139 | 0.08% |
| Religion not stated | 121 | 0.07% |
| Buddhist | 84 | 0.05% |
| Jain | 19 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPort Blair Urban Population
The Urban population of Port Blair Tehsil is 1.33 Lac (1,32,785), with 71.09 k (71,089) being males and 61.70 k (61,696) being females, making up 80.11% of the Port Blair total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 868 females for every 1000 males.
Port Blair Rural Population
The Rural population of Port Blair Tehsil is 32.97 k (32,969), with 18.32 k (18,322) being males and 14.65 k (14,647) being females, making up 19.89% of the Port Blair total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 800 females for every 1000 males.
Port Blair Literacy Rate
Port Blair Tehsil has a literacy rate of 90.22% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Port Blair Tehsil is 93.16 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Port Blair Tehsil is 86.73 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Port Blair Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.33%, while in the rural regions of Port Blair Tehsil, it is around 89.77%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Port Blair
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 90.22 | 93.16 | 86.73 |
| Urban Area | 90.33 | 93.27 | 86.92 |
| Rural Area | 89.77 | 92.74 | 85.94 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Port Blair
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 89.65 | 93.03 | 85.56 |
| Christian | 92.77 | 95.01 | 90.47 |
| Muslim | 91.11 | 92.01 | 90.02 |
| Sikh | 97.38 | 98.39 | 96.18 |
Port Blair Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Port Blair Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Port Blair Tehsil.
Port Blair Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Port Blair Tehsil is 2.10 k (2,104) with 1.08 k (1,075) males and 1.03 k (1,029) females, which is 1.27% of Port Blair Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 958 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Port Blair
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 854 |
| Urban Area | 868 |
| Rural Area | 800 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Port Blair
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 840 |
| Christian | 968 |
| Muslim | 837 |
| Sikh | 850 |
Port Blair Area & Households
The Total Area of Port Blair Tehsil is 548.41 Square KM, with a population density of 302 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Port Blair Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Port Blair Tehsil are 33.The Total Number of households in Port Blair Tehsil are 41.47 k(41,473).
Port Blair Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Port Blair Tehsil, there are about 68.99 k (68,992) workers, making up nearly 41.62% of the Port Blair Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 55.27 k (55,269) are male workers, and about 13.72 k (13,723) are female workers.
Port Blair - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.76 Lac (1,75,734) | 6.02% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.76 Lac (1,76,168) | 6.28% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.77 Lac (1,76,602) | 6.54% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.77 Lac (1,76,602) | 6.54% | ↓ |
| 2028 | 1.77 Lac (1,77,036) | 6.81% | 0.27 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.77 Lac (1,77,470) | 7.07% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.78 Lac (1,77,904) | 7.33% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.78 Lac (1,78,338) | 7.59% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.78 Lac (1,78,338) | 7.59% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 1.79 Lac (1,78,772) | 7.85% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.79 Lac (1,78,772) | 7.85% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 1.79 Lac (1,79,206) | 8.12% | 0.27 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.80 Lac (1,79,640) | 8.38% | 0.26 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Port Blair Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.80 Lac (1,79,640), with a male population of 95.58 k (95,578) and a female population of 84.49 k (84,492). This reflects a total growth of 8.38% from Port Blair Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.2%.