Katwa - I Population
As per the 2011 Census, Katwa - I Tehsil has a population of 1.73 Lac (1,73,087) with 89.09 k (89,087) males and 84.00 k (84,000) females.The sex ratio in Katwa - I is 943 females for every 1000 males, indicating equality.
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Katwa - I Tehsil is 20.01 k (20,011) which is 11.56% of Katwa - I Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Katwa - I Tehsil is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Katwa - I Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Barddhaman District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Katwa - I Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Katwa - I Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.88 Lac (1,88,417), indicating a 8.86% increased from Katwa - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 96.38 k, and the estimated female population is 92.04 k.
Katwa - I Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Katwa - I Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.89 Lac (1,89,321), projecting a 9.38% increased from Katwa - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 96.79 k, and the estimated female population is 92.53 k.
Katwa - I Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Katwa - I Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.22 Lac (1,21,727), accounting for 70.33% of the Katwa - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 62.62 k (62,615), and the Hindu female population is around 59.11 k (59,112).
Katwa - I Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Katwa - I Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 50.91 k (50,909), accounting for 29.41% of the Katwa - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 26.24 k (26,240), and the Muslim female population is around 24.67 k (24,669).
Katwa - I Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,21,727 | 70.33% |
| Muslim | 50,909 | 29.41% |
| Christian | 228 | 0.13% |
| Religion not stated | 189 | 0.11% |
| Sikh | 22 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 7 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 3 | 0% |
| Jain | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKatwa - I Urban Population
The Urban population of Katwa - I Tehsil is 6.47 k (6,473), with 3.35 k (3,354) being males and 3.12 k (3,119) being females, making up 3.74% of the Katwa - I total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 930 females for every 1000 males.
Katwa - I Rural Population
The Rural population of Katwa - I Tehsil is 1.67 Lac (1,66,614), with 85.73 k (85,733) being males and 80.88 k (80,881) being females, making up 96.26% of the Katwa - I total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 944 females for every 1000 males.
Katwa - I Literacy Rate
Katwa - I Tehsil has a literacy rate of 70.36% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Katwa - I Tehsil is 75.41 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Katwa - I Tehsil is 64.98 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Katwa - I Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.72%, while in the rural regions of Katwa - I Tehsil, it is around 69.87%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Katwa - I
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.36 | 75.41 | 64.98 |
| Urban Area | 82.72 | 87.58 | 77.46 |
| Rural Area | 69.87 | 74.92 | 64.49 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Katwa - I
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 72.64 | 78.41 | 66.51 |
| Muslim | 64.65 | 67.93 | 61.14 |
| Christian | 62.56 | 69.9 | 54.35 |
| Religion not stated | 76.71 | 77.11 | 76.19 |
Katwa - I Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Katwa - I Tehsil is 54.73 k (54,731) with 28.02 k (28,020) males and 26.71 k (26,711) females, which is 31.62% of Katwa - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 954 females for every 1000 males.
Katwa - I Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Katwa - I Tehsil is 2.51 k (2,506) with 1.26 k (1,262) males and 1.24 k (1,244) females, which is 1.45% of Katwa - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 986 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Katwa - I
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 943 |
| Urban Area | 930 |
| Rural Area | 944 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Katwa - I
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 945 |
| Muslim | 941 |
| Christian | 1018 |
| Religion not stated | 853 |
Katwa - I Area & Households
The Total Area of Katwa - I Tehsil is 178.72 Square KM, with a population density of 968 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Katwa - I Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Katwa - I Tehsil are 66.The Total Number of households in Katwa - I Tehsil are 39.43 k(39,425).
Katwa - I Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Katwa - I Tehsil, there are about 61.49 k (61,488) workers, making up nearly 35.52% of the Katwa - I Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 54.04 k (54,040) are male workers, and about 7.45 k (7,448) are female workers.
Katwa - I - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.88 Lac (1,88,417) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.89 Lac (1,89,321) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.90 Lac (1,90,060) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.91 Lac (1,90,681) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.91 Lac (1,91,302) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.92 Lac (1,91,923) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.93 Lac (1,92,544) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.93 Lac (1,92,970) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.93 Lac (1,93,259) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.94 Lac (1,93,548) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.94 Lac (1,93,836) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.94 Lac (1,94,125) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.94 Lac (1,94,412) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Katwa - I Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.94 Lac (1,94,412), with a male population of 98.72 k (98,715) and a female population of 95.69 k (95,689). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Katwa - I Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.