Villages In Selsella Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Selsella Population

As per the 2011 Census, Selsella Tehsil has a population of 1.75 Lac (1,75,206) with 88.35 k (88,349) males and 86.86 k (86,857) females.The sex ratio in Selsella is 984, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Selsella Tehsil is 34.20 k (34,198) which is 19.52% of Selsella Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Selsella Tehsil is 977 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Selsella Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the West Garo Hills District in the state of MEGHALAYA in India.

1.75 Lac

Toatl Population

88.35 k

Male Population

86.86 k

Female Population

Selsella Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Selsella Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.99 Lac (1,99,347), indicating a 13.78% increased from Selsella's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.00 Lac, and the estimated female population is 99.27 k.

Selsella Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Selsella Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.01 Lac (2,01,167), projecting a 14.82% increased from Selsella's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.01 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.00 Lac.

Selsella Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Selsella Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 83.48 k (83,484), accounting for 47.65% of the Selsella Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 42.45 k (42,451), and the Muslim female population is around 41.03 k (41,033).

Selsella Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Selsella Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 53.16 k (53,155), accounting for 30.34% of the Selsella Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 26.39 k (26,388), and the Christian female population is around 26.77 k (26,767).

Selsella Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Muslim83,48447.65%
Christian53,15530.34%
Hindu32,69118.66%
Other religions and persuasions4,0762.33%
Buddhist1,2580.72%
Religion not stated5220.3%
Sikh120.01%
Jain80%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Selsella Urban Population

The Urban population of Selsella Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Selsella total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Selsella Rural Population

The Rural population of Selsella Tehsil is 1.75 Lac (1,75,206), with 88.35 k (88,349) being males and 86.86 k (86,857) being females, making up 100% of the Selsella total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 984 females for every 1000 males.

Selsella Literacy Rate

Selsella Tehsil has a literacy rate of 55.37% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Selsella Tehsil is 59.85 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Selsella Tehsil is 50.82 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Selsella Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Selsella Tehsil, it is around 55.37%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Selsella

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 55.37 59.85 50.82
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 55.37 59.85 50.82

Literacy Rate by Religion in Selsella

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Muslim 45.12 48.39 41.73
Christian 69.66 73.79 65.61
Hindu 59.39 67.13 51.35
Other religions and persuasions 29.85 35.93 24.16

Selsella Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Selsella Tehsil is 3.05 k (3,046) with 1.55 k (1,547) males and 1.50 k (1,499) females, which is 1.74% of Selsella Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 969 females for every 1000 males.

Selsella Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Selsella Tehsil is 78.71 k (78,712) with 39.17 k (39,174) males and 39.54 k (39,538) females, which is 44.93% of Selsella Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1010 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Selsella

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 984
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 984

Sex Ratio by Religion in Selsella

Religion Sex Ratio
Muslim 967
Christian 1015
Hindu 969
Other religions and persuasions 1028

Selsella Area & Households

The Total Area of Selsella Tehsil is 535 Square KM, with a population density of 327 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Selsella Tehsil are 361.The Total Number of households in Selsella Tehsil are 34.00 k(33,999).

Selsella Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Selsella Tehsil, there are about 64.51 k (64,512) workers, making up nearly 36.82% of the Selsella Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 43.00 k (42,997) are male workers, and about 21.52 k (21,515) are female workers.

Selsella - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.99 Lac (1,99,347) 13.78%
2025 2.01 Lac (2,01,167) 14.82% 1.04 %
2026 2.03 Lac (2,02,871) 15.79% 0.97 %
2027 2.04 Lac (2,04,456) 16.69% 0.9 %
2028 2.06 Lac (2,06,101) 17.63% 0.94 %
2029 2.08 Lac (2,07,687) 18.54% 0.91 %
2030 2.09 Lac (2,09,331) 19.48% 0.94 %
2031 2.11 Lac (2,10,741) 20.28% 0.8 %
2032 2.12 Lac (2,12,033) 21.02% 0.74 %
2033 2.13 Lac (2,13,325) 21.76% 0.74 %
2034 2.15 Lac (2,14,618) 22.49% 0.73 %
2035 2.16 Lac (2,15,851) 23.2% 0.71 %
2036 2.17 Lac (2,17,143) 23.94% 0.74 %

Projected estimates indicate that Selsella Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.17 Lac (2,17,143), with a male population of 1.08 Lac (1,08,375) and a female population of 1.09 Lac (1,08,762). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from Selsella Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.85%.

Selsella Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Selsella is 1.75 Lac (1,75,206).

The estimated population of Selsella in 2024 is approximately 1.99 Lac (1,99,347).

Muslim constitute 47.65% of Selsella population, amounting to approximately 83.48 k (83,484) people.

Christian constitute 30.34% of Selsella population, totaling around 53.16 k (53,155) people.

Muslim: 47.65%, Christian: 30.34%, Hindu: 18.66%, Other religions and persuasions: 2.33%, Buddhist: 0.72%, Religion not stated: 0.3%, Sikh: 0.01%, Jain: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Selsella is 3.05 k (1.74%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 78.71 k (44.93%).

In Selsella, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.75 Lac (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Selsella is 55.37%, with male literacy at 59.85% and female literacy at 50.82%.

The sex ratio in Selsella is 984 females for every 1000 males.

Selsella population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.85% up to 2036.