Faridpur Durgapur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Faridpur Durgapur Tehsil has a population of 1.16 Lac (1,15,924) with 60.48 k (60,478) males and 55.45 k (55,446) females.The sex ratio in Faridpur Durgapur is 917, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Faridpur Durgapur Tehsil is 13.31 k (13,309) which is 11.48% of Faridpur Durgapur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Faridpur Durgapur Tehsil is 926 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.16 Lac

Toatl Population

60.48 k

Male Population

55.45 k

Female Population

Faridpur Durgapur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Faridpur Durgapur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.26 Lac (1,26,191), indicating a 8.86% increased from Faridpur Durgapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 65.43 k, and the estimated female population is 60.75 k.

Faridpur Durgapur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Faridpur Durgapur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.27 Lac (1,26,796), projecting a 9.38% increased from Faridpur Durgapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 65.71 k, and the estimated female population is 61.08 k.

Faridpur Durgapur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Faridpur Durgapur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 98.92 k (98,921), accounting for 85.33% of the Faridpur Durgapur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 51.66 k (51,656), and the Hindu female population is around 47.27 k (47,265).

Faridpur Durgapur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Faridpur Durgapur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 16.11 k (16,105), accounting for 13.89% of the Faridpur Durgapur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 8.39 k (8,389), and the Muslim female population is around 7.72 k (7,716).

Faridpur Durgapur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu98,92185.33%
Muslim16,10513.89%
Other religions and persuasions4230.36%
Religion not stated2480.21%
Christian1790.15%
Sikh390.03%
Buddhist60.01%
Jain30%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Faridpur Durgapur Urban Population

The Urban population of Faridpur Durgapur Tehsil is 30.55 k (30,554), with 16.17 k (16,170) being males and 14.38 k (14,384) being females, making up 26.36% of the Faridpur Durgapur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 890 females for every 1000 males.

Faridpur Durgapur Rural Population

The Rural population of Faridpur Durgapur Tehsil is 85.37 k (85,370), with 44.31 k (44,308) being males and 41.06 k (41,062) being females, making up 73.64% of the Faridpur Durgapur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 927 females for every 1000 males.

Faridpur Durgapur Literacy Rate

Faridpur Durgapur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 74.14% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Faridpur Durgapur Tehsil is 82.05 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Faridpur Durgapur Tehsil is 65.5 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Faridpur Durgapur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 76.37%, while in the rural regions of Faridpur Durgapur Tehsil, it is around 73.33%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Faridpur Durgapur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 74.14 82.05 65.5
Urban Area 76.37 84.28 67.42
Rural Area 73.33 81.22 64.82

Literacy Rate by Religion in Faridpur Durgapur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 73.66 81.92 64.62
Muslim 77.23 82.87 71.09
Other religions and persuasions 63.96 72.13 55.91
Religion not stated 74.23 89.61 64.1

Faridpur Durgapur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Faridpur Durgapur Tehsil is 36.64 k (36,641) with 19.01 k (19,005) males and 17.64 k (17,636) females, which is 31.61% of Faridpur Durgapur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 928 females for every 1000 males.

Faridpur Durgapur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Faridpur Durgapur Tehsil is 8.07 k (8,073) with 4.04 k (4,037) males and 4.04 k (4,036) females, which is 6.96% of Faridpur Durgapur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1000 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Faridpur Durgapur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 917
Urban Area 890
Rural Area 927

Sex Ratio by Religion in Faridpur Durgapur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 915
Muslim 920
Other religions and persuasions 986
Religion not stated 1362

Faridpur Durgapur Area & Households

The Total Area of Faridpur Durgapur Tehsil is 184.21 Square KM, with a population density of 629 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Faridpur Durgapur Tehsil are 6 and the Total Number of Villages in Faridpur Durgapur Tehsil are 51.The Total Number of households in Faridpur Durgapur Tehsil are 25.59 k(25,591).

Faridpur Durgapur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Faridpur Durgapur Tehsil, there are about 40.12 k (40,122) workers, making up nearly 34.61% of the Faridpur Durgapur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 32.90 k (32,902) are male workers, and about 7.22 k (7,220) are female workers.

Faridpur Durgapur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.26 Lac (1,26,191) 8.86%
2025 1.27 Lac (1,26,796) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 1.27 Lac (1,27,292) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 1.28 Lac (1,27,708) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 1.28 Lac (1,28,124) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 1.29 Lac (1,28,539) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 1.29 Lac (1,28,955) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 1.29 Lac (1,29,241) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 1.29 Lac (1,29,434) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 1.30 Lac (1,29,628) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 1.30 Lac (1,29,821) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 1.30 Lac (1,30,014) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 1.30 Lac (1,30,206) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Faridpur Durgapur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.30 Lac (1,30,206), with a male population of 67.02 k (67,015) and a female population of 63.16 k (63,161). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Faridpur Durgapur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Faridpur Durgapur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Faridpur Durgapur is 1.16 Lac (1,15,924).

The estimated population of Faridpur Durgapur in 2024 is approximately 1.26 Lac (1,26,191).

Hindu constitute 85.33% of Faridpur Durgapur population, amounting to approximately 98.92 k (98,921) people.

Muslim constitute 13.89% of Faridpur Durgapur population, totaling around 16.11 k (16,105) people.

Hindu: 85.33%, Muslim: 13.89%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.36%, Religion not stated: 0.21%, Christian: 0.15%, Sikh: 0.03%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Jain: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Faridpur Durgapur is 36.64 k (31.61%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 8.07 k (6.96%).

In Faridpur Durgapur, 30.55 k (26.36%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 85.37 k (73.64%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Faridpur Durgapur is 74.14%, with male literacy at 82.05% and female literacy at 65.5%.

The sex ratio in Faridpur Durgapur is 917 females for every 1000 males.

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