Kharagpur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kharagpur Tehsil has a population of 2.12 Lac (2,12,305) with 1.13 Lac (1,12,932) males and 99.37 k (99,373) females.The sex ratio in Kharagpur is 880, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kharagpur Tehsil is 37.30 k (37,298) which is 17.57% of Kharagpur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kharagpur Tehsil is 943 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kharagpur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Munger District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Kharagpur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kharagpur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.61 Lac (2,61,490), indicating a 23.17% increased from Kharagpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.39 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.23 Lac.
Kharagpur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kharagpur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.65 Lac (2,65,193), projecting a 24.91% increased from Kharagpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.40 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.25 Lac.
Kharagpur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kharagpur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.04 Lac (2,04,279), accounting for 96.22% of the Kharagpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.09 Lac (1,08,716), and the Hindu female population is around 95.56 k (95,563).
Kharagpur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kharagpur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 7.39 k (7,387), accounting for 3.48% of the Kharagpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.87 k (3,868), and the Muslim female population is around 3.52 k (3,519).
Kharagpur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,04,279 | 96.22% |
| Muslim | 7,387 | 3.48% |
| Religion not stated | 409 | 0.19% |
| Christian | 153 | 0.07% |
| Sikh | 54 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 17 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 3 | 0% |
| Jain | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKharagpur Urban Population
The Urban population of Kharagpur Tehsil is 31.39 k (31,385), with 16.58 k (16,579) being males and 14.81 k (14,806) being females, making up 14.78% of the Kharagpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 894 females for every 1000 males.
Kharagpur Rural Population
The Rural population of Kharagpur Tehsil is 1.81 Lac (1,80,920), with 96.35 k (96,353) being males and 84.57 k (84,567) being females, making up 85.22% of the Kharagpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 878 females for every 1000 males.
Kharagpur Literacy Rate
Kharagpur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 62.4% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kharagpur Tehsil is 71.61 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kharagpur Tehsil is 51.78 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kharagpur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 69.49%, while in the rural regions of Kharagpur Tehsil, it is around 61.15%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kharagpur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 62.4 | 71.61 | 51.78 |
| Urban Area | 69.49 | 76.97 | 61.01 |
| Rural Area | 61.15 | 70.68 | 50.14 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kharagpur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 62.35 | 71.67 | 51.6 |
| Muslim | 62.87 | 69.35 | 55.5 |
| Religion not stated | 69.14 | 75.57 | 61.49 |
| Christian | 79.7 | 87.5 | 70.49 |
Kharagpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kharagpur Tehsil is 35.43 k (35,429) with 18.79 k (18,794) males and 16.64 k (16,635) females, which is 16.69% of Kharagpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 886 females for every 1000 males.
Kharagpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kharagpur Tehsil is 10.87 k (10,865) with 5.61 k (5,611) males and 5.25 k (5,254) females, which is 5.12% of Kharagpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 937 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kharagpur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 880 |
| Urban Area | 894 |
| Rural Area | 878 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kharagpur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 880 |
| Muslim | 910 |
| Religion not stated | 868 |
| Christian | 800 |
Kharagpur Area & Households
The Total Area of Kharagpur Tehsil is 336.86 Square KM, with a population density of 630 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kharagpur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Kharagpur Tehsil are 120.The Total Number of households in Kharagpur Tehsil are 41.73 k(41,731).
Kharagpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kharagpur Tehsil, there are about 71.59 k (71,585) workers, making up nearly 33.72% of the Kharagpur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 52.56 k (52,562) are male workers, and about 19.02 k (19,023) are female workers.
Kharagpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.61 Lac (2,61,490) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.65 Lac (2,65,193) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.69 Lac (2,68,801) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.72 Lac (2,72,340) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.76 Lac (2,75,879) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.79 Lac (2,79,418) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.83 Lac (2,82,958) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.86 Lac (2,86,206) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.89 Lac (2,89,246) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.92 Lac (2,92,285) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.95 Lac (2,95,324) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.98 Lac (2,98,363) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.01 Lac (3,01,402) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kharagpur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.01 Lac (3,01,402), with a male population of 1.59 Lac (1,58,921) and a female population of 1.42 Lac (1,42,423). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Kharagpur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.