Purbasthali - I Population

As per the 2011 Census, Purbasthali - I Tehsil has a population of 2.07 Lac (2,06,977) with 1.07 Lac (1,07,022) males and 99.96 k (99,955) females.The sex ratio in Purbasthali - I is 934, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Purbasthali - I Tehsil is 21.83 k (21,828) which is 10.55% of Purbasthali - I Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Purbasthali - I Tehsil is 961 females for every 1000 males.

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

Purbasthali - I Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Purbasthali - I Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.25 Lac (2,25,308), indicating a 8.86% increased from Purbasthali - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.16 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.10 Lac.

Purbasthali - I Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Purbasthali - I Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.26 Lac (2,26,389), projecting a 9.38% increased from Purbasthali - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.16 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.10 Lac.

Purbasthali - I Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Purbasthali - I Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.55 Lac (1,54,616), accounting for 74.7% of the Purbasthali - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 80.20 k (80,202), and the Hindu female population is around 74.41 k (74,414).

Purbasthali - I Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Purbasthali - I Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 51.65 k (51,647), accounting for 24.95% of the Purbasthali - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 26.49 k (26,488), and the Muslim female population is around 25.16 k (25,159).

Purbasthali - I Religion Wise Population

Purbasthali - I Urban Population

The Urban population of Purbasthali - I Tehsil is 53.27 k (53,274), with 27.56 k (27,560) being males and 25.71 k (25,714) being females, making up 25.74% of the Purbasthali - I total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 934 females for every 1000 males.

Purbasthali - I Rural Population

The Rural population of Purbasthali - I Tehsil is 1.54 Lac (1,53,703), with 79.46 k (79,462) being males and 74.24 k (74,241) being females, making up 74.26% of the Purbasthali - I total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 935 females for every 1000 males.

Purbasthali - I Literacy Rate

Purbasthali - I Tehsil has a literacy rate of 77.59% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Purbasthali - I Tehsil is 83.05 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Purbasthali - I Tehsil is 71.72 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Purbasthali - I Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.27%, while in the rural regions of Purbasthali - I Tehsil, it is around 77.35%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Purbasthali - I

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	77.59	83.05	71.72
Urban Area	78.27	83.81	72.3
Rural Area	77.35	82.78	71.52

Literacy Rate by Religion in Purbasthali - I

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	80.47	86.01	74.48
Muslim	68.75	73.82	63.39
Christian	61.73	70	54.73
Religion not stated	74.03	84.93	64.2

Purbasthali - I Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Purbasthali - I Tehsil is 52.71 k (52,705) with 27.42 k (27,423) males and 25.28 k (25,282) females, which is 25.46% of Purbasthali - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 922 females for every 1000 males.

Purbasthali - I Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Purbasthali - I Tehsil is 7.61 k (7,608) with 3.80 k (3,795) males and 3.81 k (3,813) females, which is 3.68% of Purbasthali - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1005 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Purbasthali - I

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	934
Urban Area	934
Rural Area	935

Sex Ratio by Religion in Purbasthali - I

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	928
Muslim	950
Christian	1224
Religion not stated	1121

Purbasthali - I Area & Households

The Total Area of Purbasthali - I Tehsil is 154.99 Square KM, with a population density of 1,335 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Purbasthali - I Tehsil are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Purbasthali - I Tehsil are 95.The Total Number of households in Purbasthali - I Tehsil are 48.95 k(48,952).

Purbasthali - I Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Purbasthali - I Tehsil, there are about 84.12 k (84,124) workers, making up nearly 40.64% of the Purbasthali - I Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 66.17 k (66,169) are male workers, and about 17.96 k (17,955) are female workers.

Purbasthali - I - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

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