Villages In Raniganj Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Raniganj Population

As per the 2011 Census, Raniganj Tehsil has a population of 4.37 Lac (4,37,412) with 2.19 Lac (2,18,569) males and 2.19 Lac (2,18,843) females.The sex ratio in Raniganj is 1002, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Raniganj Tehsil is 65.66 k (65,662) which is 15.01% of Raniganj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Raniganj Tehsil is 905 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Raniganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Pratapgarh District in the state of UTTAR PRADESH in India.

4.37 Lac

Toatl Population

2.19 Lac

Male Population

2.19 Lac

Female Population

Raniganj Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Raniganj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.19 Lac (5,19,298), indicating a 18.72% increased from Raniganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.58 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.61 Lac.

Raniganj Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Raniganj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.24 Lac (5,24,482), projecting a 19.91% increased from Raniganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.61 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.64 Lac.

Raniganj Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Raniganj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.48 Lac (3,47,685), accounting for 79.49% of the Raniganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.74 Lac (1,73,999), and the Hindu female population is around 1.74 Lac (1,73,686).

Raniganj Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Raniganj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 85.03 k (85,034), accounting for 19.44% of the Raniganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 42.19 k (42,194), and the Muslim female population is around 42.84 k (42,840).

Raniganj Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu3,47,68579.49%
Muslim85,03419.44%
Buddhist3,1920.73%
Religion not stated9420.22%
Christian4150.09%
Sikh1010.02%
Jain350.01%
Other religions and persuasions80%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Raniganj Urban Population

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

Raniganj Rural Population

The Rural population of Raniganj Tehsil is 4.37 Lac (4,37,412), with 2.19 Lac (2,18,569) being males and 2.19 Lac (2,18,843) being females, making up 100% of the Raniganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1002 females for every 1000 males.

Raniganj Literacy Rate

Raniganj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 72.26% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Raniganj Tehsil is 85.29 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Raniganj Tehsil is 59.47 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Raniganj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Raniganj Tehsil, it is around 72.26%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Raniganj

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 72.26 85.29 59.47
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 72.26 85.29 59.47

Literacy Rate by Religion in Raniganj

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 73.11 86.35 60.06
Muslim 68.98 81.1 57.33
Buddhist 63.33 76.12 50.68
Religion not stated 75 86.44 62.2

Raniganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Raniganj Tehsil is 80.23 k (80,232) with 40.20 k (40,196) males and 40.04 k (40,036) females, which is 18.34% of Raniganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 997 females for every 1000 males.

Raniganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Raniganj Tehsil is 27 (27) with 15 (15) males and 12 (12) females, which is 0.01% of Raniganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 800 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Raniganj

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1002
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1002

Sex Ratio by Religion in Raniganj

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 999
Muslim 1016
Buddhist 1004
Religion not stated 873

Raniganj Area & Households

The Total Area of Raniganj Tehsil is 521.6 Square KM, with a population density of 839 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Raniganj Tehsil are 303.The Total Number of households in Raniganj Tehsil are 66.66 k(66,656).

Raniganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Raniganj Tehsil, there are about 1.43 Lac (1,42,508) workers, making up nearly 32.58% of the Raniganj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 93.03 k (93,033) are male workers, and about 49.48 k (49,475) are female workers.

Raniganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 5.19 Lac (5,19,298) 18.72%
2025 5.24 Lac (5,24,482) 19.91% 1.19 %
2026 5.29 Lac (5,28,945) 20.93% 1.02 %
2027 5.33 Lac (5,32,894) 21.83% 0.9 %
2028 5.37 Lac (5,36,843) 22.73% 0.9 %
2029 5.41 Lac (5,40,792) 23.63% 0.9 %
2030 5.45 Lac (5,44,741) 24.54% 0.91 %
2031 5.48 Lac (5,48,163) 25.32% 0.78 %
2032 5.51 Lac (5,51,209) 26.02% 0.7 %
2033 5.54 Lac (5,54,258) 26.71% 0.69 %
2034 5.57 Lac (5,57,305) 27.41% 0.7 %
2035 5.60 Lac (5,60,354) 28.11% 0.7 %
2036 5.63 Lac (5,63,401) 28.8% 0.69 %

Projected estimates indicate that Raniganj Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.63 Lac (5,63,401), with a male population of 2.79 Lac (2,78,783) and a female population of 2.85 Lac (2,84,884). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Raniganj Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.

Raniganj Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Raniganj is 4.37 Lac (4,37,412).

The estimated population of Raniganj in 2024 is approximately 5.19 Lac (5,19,298).

Hindu constitute 79.49% of Raniganj population, amounting to approximately 3.48 Lac (3,47,685) people.

Muslim constitute 19.44% of Raniganj population, totaling around 85.03 k (85,034) people.

Hindu: 79.49%, Muslim: 19.44%, Buddhist: 0.73%, Religion not stated: 0.22%, Christian: 0.09%, Sikh: 0.02%, Jain: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Raniganj is 80.23 k (18.34%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 27 (0.01%).

In Raniganj, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 4.37 Lac (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Raniganj is 72.26%, with male literacy at 85.29% and female literacy at 59.47%.

The sex ratio in Raniganj is 1002 females for every 1000 males.

Raniganj population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.84% up to 2036.