Gangajalghati Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gangajalghati Tehsil has a population of 1.81 Lac (1,80,974) with 93.25 k (93,252) males and 87.72 k (87,722) females.The sex ratio in Gangajalghati is 941, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gangajalghati Tehsil is 21.41 k (21,412) which is 11.83% of Gangajalghati Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gangajalghati Tehsil is 908 females for every 1000 males.

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

Gangajalghati Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Gangajalghati Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.97 Lac (1,97,002), indicating a 8.86% increased from Gangajalghati's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.01 Lac, and the estimated female population is 96.11 k.

Gangajalghati Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Gangajalghati Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.98 Lac (1,97,947), projecting a 9.38% increased from Gangajalghati's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.01 Lac, and the estimated female population is 96.63 k.

Gangajalghati Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Gangajalghati Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.76 Lac (1,76,168), accounting for 97.34% of the Gangajalghati Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 90.81 k (90,808), and the Hindu female population is around 85.36 k (85,360).

Gangajalghati Other religions and persuasions Population

Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Gangajalghati Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 2.87 k (2,874), accounting for 1.59% of the Gangajalghati Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 1.43 k (1,432), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 1.44 k (1,442).

Gangajalghati Religion Wise Population

Gangajalghati Urban Population

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

Gangajalghati Rural Population

The Rural population of Gangajalghati Tehsil is 1.81 Lac (1,80,974), with 93.25 k (93,252) being males and 87.72 k (87,722) being females, making up 100% of the Gangajalghati total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 941 females for every 1000 males.

Gangajalghati Literacy Rate

Gangajalghati Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.11% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gangajalghati Tehsil is 79.79 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gangajalghati Tehsil is 55.75 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Gangajalghati Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Gangajalghati Tehsil, it is around 68.11%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gangajalghati

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	68.11	79.79	55.75
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	68.11	79.79	55.75

Literacy Rate by Religion in Gangajalghati

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	68.21	79.88	55.84
Other religions and persuasions	54.97	66.67	43.53
Jain	78.31	90.92	63.96
Muslim	80.91	89.47	73.23

Gangajalghati Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gangajalghati Tehsil is 63.83 k (63,832) with 32.25 k (32,252) males and 31.58 k (31,580) females, which is 35.27% of Gangajalghati Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 980 females for every 1000 males.

Gangajalghati Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gangajalghati Tehsil is 7.16 k (7,160) with 3.60 k (3,598) males and 3.56 k (3,562) females, which is 3.96% of Gangajalghati Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 990 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gangajalghati

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	941
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	941

Sex Ratio by Religion in Gangajalghati

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	941
Other religions and persuasions	1007
Jain	894
Muslim	1052

Gangajalghati Area & Households

The Total Area of Gangajalghati Tehsil is 379.08 Square KM, with a population density of 477 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Gangajalghati Tehsil are 165.The Total Number of households in Gangajalghati Tehsil are 37.88 k(37,878).

Gangajalghati Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gangajalghati Tehsil, there are about 69.29 k (69,291) workers, making up nearly 38.29% of the Gangajalghati Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 51.79 k (51,787) are male workers, and about 17.50 k (17,504) are female workers.

Gangajalghati - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Gangajalghati Census Frequently Asked Questions