Kalna - I Population in 2025
In 2025, Kalna - I Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.26 Lac (2,26,354), indicating a 9.38% increased from Kalna - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.15 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.12 Lac.
Kalna - I Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Kalna - I Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.27 Lac (2,27,238), projecting a 9.81% increased from Kalna - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.15 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.12 Lac.
Kalna - I Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Kalna - I Tehsil has a population of 2.07 Lac (2,06,945) with 1.06 Lac (1,05,696) males and 1.01 Lac (1,01,249) females.The sex ratio in Kalna - I is 958, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kalna - I Tehsil is 20.85 k (20,853) which is 10.08% of Kalna - I Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kalna - I Tehsil is 978 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kalna - I Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Barddhaman District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Kalna - I Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kalna - I Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.42 Lac (1,41,970), accounting for 68.6% of the Kalna - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 72.65 k (72,646), and the Hindu female population is around 69.32 k (69,324).
Kalna - I Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kalna - I Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 60.01 k (60,006), accounting for 29% of the Kalna - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 30.61 k (30,614), and the Muslim female population is around 29.39 k (29,392).
Kalna - I Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage | 
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,41,970 | 68.6% | 
| Muslim | 60,006 | 29% | 
| Other religions and persuasions | 4,115 | 1.99% | 
| Religion not stated | 564 | 0.27% | 
| Christian | 255 | 0.12% | 
| Buddhist | 15 | 0.01% | 
| Sikh | 14 | 0.01% | 
| Jain | 6 | 0% | 
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKalna - I Urban Population
The Urban population of Kalna - I Tehsil is 20.81 k (20,807), with 10.77 k (10,771) being males and 10.04 k (10,036) being females, making up 10.05% of the Kalna - I total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 932 females for every 1000 males.
Kalna - I Rural Population
The Rural population of Kalna - I Tehsil is 1.86 Lac (1,86,138), with 94.93 k (94,925) being males and 91.21 k (91,213) being females, making up 89.95% of the Kalna - I total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 961 females for every 1000 males.
Kalna - I Literacy Rate
Kalna - I Tehsil has a literacy rate of 75.81% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kalna - I Tehsil is 82.15 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kalna - I Tehsil is 69.17 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kalna - I Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.4%, while in the rural regions of Kalna - I Tehsil, it is around 74.94%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kalna - I
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75.81 | 82.15 | 69.17 | 
| Urban Area | 83.4 | 88.36 | 78.07 | 
| Rural Area | 74.94 | 81.43 | 68.18 | 
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kalna - I
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 76.68 | 83.29 | 69.72 | 
| Muslim | 74.86 | 79.96 | 69.53 | 
| Other religions and persuasions | 59.36 | 72.76 | 46.76 | 
| Religion not stated | 72.51 | 83.62 | 61.3 | 
Kalna - I Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kalna - I Tehsil is 59.24 k (59,242) with 30.39 k (30,393) males and 28.85 k (28,849) females, which is 28.63% of Kalna - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 950 females for every 1000 males.
Kalna - I Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kalna - I Tehsil is 20.96 k (20,962) with 10.40 k (10,404) males and 10.56 k (10,558) females, which is 10.13% of Kalna - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1015 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kalna - I
| Category | Sex Ratio | 
|---|---|
| Total Population | 958 | 
| Urban Area | 932 | 
| Rural Area | 961 | 
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kalna - I
| Religion | Sex Ratio | 
|---|---|
| Hindu | 955 | 
| Muslim | 961 | 
| Other religions and persuasions | 1053 | 
| Religion not stated | 979 | 
Kalna - I Area & Households
The Total Area of Kalna - I Tehsil is 177.07 Square KM, with a population density of 1,169 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kalna - I Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Kalna - I Tehsil are 99.The Total Number of households in Kalna - I Tehsil are 49.30 k(49,302).
Kalna - I Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kalna - I Tehsil, there are about 85.67 k (85,672) workers, making up nearly 41.4% of the Kalna - I Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 65.02 k (65,022) are male workers, and about 20.65 k (20,650) are female workers.
Kalna - I - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.26 Lac (2,26,354) | 9.38% | ↑ | 
| 2026 | 2.27 Lac (2,27,238) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ | 
| 2027 | 2.28 Lac (2,27,981) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ | 
| 2028 | 2.29 Lac (2,28,723) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ | 
| 2029 | 2.29 Lac (2,29,465) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ | 
| 2030 | 2.30 Lac (2,30,208) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ | 
| 2031 | 2.31 Lac (2,30,718) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ | 
| 2032 | 2.31 Lac (2,31,063) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ | 
| 2033 | 2.31 Lac (2,31,408) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ | 
| 2034 | 2.32 Lac (2,31,753) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ | 
| 2035 | 2.32 Lac (2,32,098) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ | 
| 2036 | 2.32 Lac (2,32,441) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ | 
Projected estimates indicate that Kalna - I Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.32 Lac (2,32,441), with a male population of 1.17 Lac (1,17,119) and a female population of 1.15 Lac (1,15,338). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Kalna - I Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.27%.