Bankura - I Population

As per the 2011 Census, Bankura - I Tehsil has a population of 1.08 Lac (1,07,685) with 55.08 k (55,079) males and 52.61 k (52,606) females.The sex ratio in Bankura - I is 956, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bankura - I Tehsil is 12.55 k (12,553) which is 11.66% of Bankura - I Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bankura - I Tehsil is 962 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Bankura - I Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bankura District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.

1.08 Lac

Toatl Population

55.08 k

Male Population

52.61 k

Female Population

Bankura - I Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Bankura - I Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.17 Lac (1,17,222), indicating a 8.86% increased from Bankura - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 59.59 k, and the estimated female population is 57.64 k.

Bankura - I Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Bankura - I Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.18 Lac (1,17,785), projecting a 9.38% increased from Bankura - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 59.84 k, and the estimated female population is 57.95 k.

Bankura - I Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Bankura - I Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 89.51 k (89,511), accounting for 83.12% of the Bankura - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 46.05 k (46,045), and the Hindu female population is around 43.47 k (43,466).

Bankura - I Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bankura - I Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 15.16 k (15,158), accounting for 14.08% of the Bankura - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.56 k (7,558), and the Muslim female population is around 7.60 k (7,600).

Bankura - I Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu89,51183.12%
Muslim15,15814.08%
Other religions and persuasions2,7182.52%
Religion not stated2300.21%
Christian420.04%
Jain100.01%
Buddhist90.01%
Sikh70.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Bankura - I Urban Population

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

Bankura - I Rural Population

The Rural population of Bankura - I Tehsil is 1.08 Lac (1,07,685), with 55.08 k (55,079) being males and 52.61 k (52,606) being females, making up 100% of the Bankura - I total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 956 females for every 1000 males.

Bankura - I Literacy Rate

Bankura - I Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.74% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bankura - I Tehsil is 79.12 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bankura - I Tehsil is 57.87 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bankura - I Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Bankura - I Tehsil, it is around 68.74%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bankura - I

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 68.74 79.12 57.87
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 68.74 79.12 57.87

Literacy Rate by Religion in Bankura - I

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 68.5 78.98 57.4
Muslim 72.03 81.09 62.95
Other religions and persuasions 59.98 74.33 46.03
Religion not stated 51.53 59.38 44

Bankura - I Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bankura - I Tehsil is 39.95 k (39,953) with 20.35 k (20,349) males and 19.60 k (19,604) females, which is 37.1% of Bankura - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 964 females for every 1000 males.

Bankura - I Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bankura - I Tehsil is 6.55 k (6,554) with 3.29 k (3,292) males and 3.26 k (3,262) females, which is 6.09% of Bankura - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 991 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bankura - I

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 956
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 956

Sex Ratio by Religion in Bankura - I

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 944
Muslim 1006
Other religions and persuasions 1041
Religion not stated 1054

Bankura - I Area & Households

The Total Area of Bankura - I Tehsil is 168.24 Square KM, with a population density of 640 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Bankura - I Tehsil are 150.The Total Number of households in Bankura - I Tehsil are 21.92 k(21,917).

Bankura - I Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bankura - I Tehsil, there are about 40.33 k (40,327) workers, making up nearly 37.45% of the Bankura - I Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 30.84 k (30,836) are male workers, and about 9.49 k (9,491) are female workers.

Bankura - I - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.17 Lac (1,17,222) 8.86%
2025 1.18 Lac (1,17,785) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 1.18 Lac (1,18,245) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 1.19 Lac (1,18,631) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 1.19 Lac (1,19,018) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 1.19 Lac (1,19,404) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 1.20 Lac (1,19,790) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 1.20 Lac (1,20,055) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 1.20 Lac (1,20,235) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 1.20 Lac (1,20,415) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 1.21 Lac (1,20,594) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 1.21 Lac (1,20,774) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 1.21 Lac (1,20,952) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Bankura - I Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.21 Lac (1,20,952), with a male population of 61.03 k (61,032) and a female population of 59.93 k (59,926). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Bankura - I Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Bankura - I Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Bankura - I is 1.08 Lac (1,07,685).

The estimated population of Bankura - I in 2024 is approximately 1.17 Lac (1,17,222).

Hindu constitute 83.12% of Bankura - I population, amounting to approximately 89.51 k (89,511) people.

Muslim constitute 14.08% of Bankura - I population, totaling around 15.16 k (15,158) people.

Hindu: 83.12%, Muslim: 14.08%, Other religions and persuasions: 2.52%, Religion not stated: 0.21%, Christian: 0.04%, Jain: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Sikh: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Bankura - I is 39.95 k (37.1%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 6.55 k (6.09%).

In Bankura - I, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.08 Lac (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bankura - I is 68.74%, with male literacy at 79.12% and female literacy at 57.87%.

The sex ratio in Bankura - I is 956 females for every 1000 males.

Bankura - I population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.29% up to 2036.