Colgong Population
As per the 2011 Census, Colgong Tehsil has a population of 3.65 Lac (3,65,285) with 1.95 Lac (1,95,140) males and 1.70 Lac (1,70,145) females.The sex ratio in Colgong is 872, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Colgong Tehsil is 67.08 k (67,081) which is 18.36% of Colgong Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Colgong Tehsil is 946 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Colgong Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bhagalpur District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Colgong Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Colgong Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.50 Lac (4,49,911), indicating a 23.17% increased from Colgong's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.39 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.10 Lac.
Colgong Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Colgong Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.56 Lac (4,56,281), projecting a 24.91% increased from Colgong's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.43 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.14 Lac.
Colgong Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Colgong Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.27 Lac (3,27,343), accounting for 89.61% of the Colgong Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.75 Lac (1,75,075), and the Hindu female population is around 1.52 Lac (1,52,268).
Colgong Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Colgong Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 37.11 k (37,110), accounting for 10.16% of the Colgong Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 19.61 k (19,608), and the Muslim female population is around 17.50 k (17,502).
Colgong Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,27,343 | 89.61% |
| Muslim | 37,110 | 10.16% |
| Christian | 553 | 0.15% |
| Religion not stated | 212 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 35 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 18 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 14 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationColgong Urban Population
The Urban population of Colgong Tehsil is 35.50 k (35,497), with 18.96 k (18,964) being males and 16.53 k (16,533) being females, making up 9.72% of the Colgong total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 872 females for every 1000 males.
Colgong Rural Population
The Rural population of Colgong Tehsil is 3.30 Lac (3,29,788), with 1.76 Lac (1,76,176) being males and 1.54 Lac (1,53,612) being females, making up 90.28% of the Colgong total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 872 females for every 1000 males.
Colgong Literacy Rate
Colgong Tehsil has a literacy rate of 59.97% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Colgong Tehsil is 67.59 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Colgong Tehsil is 51.08 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Colgong Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 76.19%, while in the rural regions of Colgong Tehsil, it is around 58.16%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Colgong
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 59.97 | 67.59 | 51.08 |
| Urban Area | 76.19 | 81.15 | 70.44 |
| Rural Area | 58.16 | 66.08 | 48.91 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Colgong
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 61.34 | 69 | 52.37 |
| Muslim | 47.43 | 54.53 | 39.33 |
| Christian | 62.64 | 66.12 | 58.57 |
| Religion not stated | 63.78 | 74.36 | 46.94 |
Colgong Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Colgong Tehsil is 49.59 k (49,589) with 26.47 k (26,467) males and 23.12 k (23,122) females, which is 13.58% of Colgong Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 874 females for every 1000 males.
Colgong Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Colgong Tehsil is 16.91 k (16,910) with 8.97 k (8,971) males and 7.94 k (7,939) females, which is 4.63% of Colgong Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 885 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Colgong
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 872 |
| Urban Area | 872 |
| Rural Area | 872 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Colgong
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 870 |
| Muslim | 893 |
| Christian | 826 |
| Religion not stated | 724 |
Colgong Area & Households
The Total Area of Colgong Tehsil is 296.8 Square KM, with a population density of 1,231 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Colgong Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Colgong Tehsil are 209.The Total Number of households in Colgong Tehsil are 69.78 k(69,776).
Colgong Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Colgong Tehsil, there are about 1.11 Lac (1,10,875) workers, making up nearly 30.35% of the Colgong Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 89.07 k (89,072) are male workers, and about 21.80 k (21,803) are female workers.
Colgong - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.50 Lac (4,49,911) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.56 Lac (4,56,281) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.62 Lac (4,62,489) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.69 Lac (4,68,578) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.75 Lac (4,74,668) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.81 Lac (4,80,758) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.87 Lac (4,86,847) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.92 Lac (4,92,437) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.98 Lac (4,97,666) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.03 Lac (5,02,895) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.08 Lac (5,08,124) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.13 Lac (5,13,353) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.19 Lac (5,18,582) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Colgong Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.19 Lac (5,18,582), with a male population of 2.75 Lac (2,74,606) and a female population of 2.44 Lac (2,43,854). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Colgong Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.