Villages In Barjora Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Barjora Population

As per the 2011 Census, Barjora Tehsil has a population of 2.02 Lac (2,02,049) with 1.04 Lac (1,03,769) males and 98.28 k (98,280) females.The sex ratio in Barjora is 948, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Barjora Tehsil is 22.83 k (22,827) which is 11.3% of Barjora Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Barjora Tehsil is 945 females for every 1000 males.

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

2.02 Lac

Toatl Population

1.04 Lac

Male Population

98.28 k

Female Population

Barjora Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Barjora Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.20 Lac (2,19,944), indicating a 8.86% increased from Barjora's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.12 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.08 Lac.

Barjora Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Barjora Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.21 Lac (2,20,999), projecting a 9.38% increased from Barjora's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.13 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.08 Lac.

Barjora Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Barjora Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.88 Lac (1,88,340), accounting for 93.22% of the Barjora Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 96.71 k (96,713), and the Hindu female population is around 91.63 k (91,627).

Barjora Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Barjora Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 13.52 k (13,515), accounting for 6.69% of the Barjora Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 6.95 k (6,949), and the Muslim female population is around 6.57 k (6,566).

Barjora Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,88,34093.22%
Muslim13,5156.69%
Religion not stated1120.06%
Christian290.01%
Sikh210.01%
Other religions and persuasions190.01%
Buddhist70%
Jain60%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Barjora Urban Population

The Urban population of Barjora Tehsil is 25.79 k (25,786), with 13.15 k (13,145) being males and 12.64 k (12,641) being females, making up 12.76% of the Barjora total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 962 females for every 1000 males.

Barjora Rural Population

The Rural population of Barjora Tehsil is 1.76 Lac (1,76,263), with 90.62 k (90,624) being males and 85.64 k (85,639) being females, making up 87.24% of the Barjora total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 945 females for every 1000 males.

Barjora Literacy Rate

Barjora Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.67% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Barjora Tehsil is 81.01 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Barjora Tehsil is 61.81 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Barjora Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.53%, while in the rural regions of Barjora Tehsil, it is around 70.2%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Barjora

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 71.67 81.01 61.81
Urban Area 81.53 87.85 74.96
Rural Area 70.2 80 59.83

Literacy Rate by Religion in Barjora

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 71.42 80.96 61.36
Muslim 75.16 81.64 68.23
Religion not stated 72.94 86.96 56.41
Christian 92.59 100 81.82

Barjora Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Barjora Tehsil is 68.39 k (68,385) with 34.67 k (34,672) males and 33.71 k (33,713) females, which is 33.85% of Barjora Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 973 females for every 1000 males.

Barjora Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Barjora Tehsil is 3.32 k (3,322) with 1.69 k (1,693) males and 1.63 k (1,629) females, which is 1.64% of Barjora Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 963 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Barjora

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 948
Urban Area 962
Rural Area 945

Sex Ratio by Religion in Barjora

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 948
Muslim 945
Religion not stated 750
Christian 813

Barjora Area & Households

The Total Area of Barjora Tehsil is 387.54 Square KM, with a population density of 521 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Barjora Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Barjora Tehsil are 198.The Total Number of households in Barjora Tehsil are 44.42 k(44,421).

Barjora Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Barjora Tehsil, there are about 79.11 k (79,107) workers, making up nearly 39.15% of the Barjora Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 60.24 k (60,242) are male workers, and about 18.87 k (18,865) are female workers.

Barjora - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.20 Lac (2,19,944) 8.86%
2025 2.21 Lac (2,20,999) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 2.22 Lac (2,21,862) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 2.23 Lac (2,22,587) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 2.23 Lac (2,23,312) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 2.24 Lac (2,24,037) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 2.25 Lac (2,24,761) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 2.25 Lac (2,25,259) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 2.26 Lac (2,25,596) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 2.26 Lac (2,25,933) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 2.26 Lac (2,26,270) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 2.27 Lac (2,26,607) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 2.27 Lac (2,26,942) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Barjora Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.27 Lac (2,26,942), with a male population of 1.15 Lac (1,14,984) and a female population of 1.12 Lac (1,11,955). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Barjora Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Barjora Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Barjora is 2.02 Lac (2,02,049).

The estimated population of Barjora in 2024 is approximately 2.20 Lac (2,19,944).

Hindu constitute 93.22% of Barjora population, amounting to approximately 1.88 Lac (1,88,340) people.

Muslim constitute 6.69% of Barjora population, totaling around 13.52 k (13,515) people.

Hindu: 93.22%, Muslim: 6.69%, Religion not stated: 0.06%, Christian: 0.01%, Sikh: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0%, Jain: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Barjora is 68.39 k (33.85%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 3.32 k (1.64%).

In Barjora, 25.79 k (12.76%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.76 Lac (87.24%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barjora is 71.67%, with male literacy at 81.01% and female literacy at 61.81%.

The sex ratio in Barjora is 948 females for every 1000 males.

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