Raniganj Population

As per the 2011 Census, Raniganj Tehsil has a population of 1.06 Lac (1,06,441) with 55.84 k (55,835) males and 50.61 k (50,606) females.The sex ratio in Raniganj is 907, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Raniganj Tehsil is 12.89 k (12,885) which is 12.11% of Raniganj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Raniganj Tehsil is 924 females for every 1000 males.

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

Raniganj Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Raniganj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.16 Lac (1,15,868), indicating a 8.86% increased from Raniganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 60.41 k, and the estimated female population is 55.45 k.

Raniganj Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Raniganj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.16 Lac (1,16,424), projecting a 9.38% increased from Raniganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 60.66 k, and the estimated female population is 55.74 k.

Raniganj Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Raniganj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 96.72 k (96,719), accounting for 90.87% of the Raniganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 50.70 k (50,699), and the Hindu female population is around 46.02 k (46,020).

Raniganj Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Raniganj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 6.84 k (6,837), accounting for 6.42% of the Raniganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.67 k (3,670), and the Muslim female population is around 3.17 k (3,167).

Raniganj Religion Wise Population

Raniganj Urban Population

The Urban population of Raniganj Tehsil is 83.42 k (83,418), with 43.83 k (43,825) being males and 39.59 k (39,593) being females, making up 78.37% of the Raniganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 904 females for every 1000 males.

Raniganj Rural Population

The Rural population of Raniganj Tehsil is 23.02 k (23,023), with 12.01 k (12,010) being males and 11.01 k (11,013) being females, making up 21.63% of the Raniganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 917 females for every 1000 males.

Raniganj Literacy Rate

Raniganj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.86% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Raniganj Tehsil is 82.9 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Raniganj Tehsil is 63.86 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Raniganj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 74.85%, while in the rural regions of Raniganj Tehsil, it is around 70.27%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Raniganj

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	73.86	82.9	63.86
Urban Area	74.85	83.6	65.13
Rural Area	70.27	80.35	59.29

Literacy Rate by Religion in Raniganj

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	74.26	83.36	64.22
Muslim	72.54	80.46	63.23
Other religions and persuasions	54.41	65.4	42.89
Christian	88.31	92.42	84.31

Raniganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Raniganj Tehsil is 37.49 k (37,491) with 19.39 k (19,387) males and 18.10 k (18,104) females, which is 35.22% of Raniganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 934 females for every 1000 males.

Raniganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Raniganj Tehsil is 9.98 k (9,982) with 5.04 k (5,039) males and 4.94 k (4,943) females, which is 9.38% of Raniganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 981 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Raniganj

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	907
Urban Area	904
Rural Area	917

Sex Ratio by Religion in Raniganj

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	908
Muslim	863
Other religions and persuasions	947
Christian	1033

Raniganj Area & Households

The Total Area of Raniganj Tehsil is 80.97 Square KM, with a population density of 1,315 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Raniganj Tehsil are 13 and the Total Number of Villages in Raniganj Tehsil are 12.The Total Number of households in Raniganj Tehsil are 21.65 k(21,653).

Raniganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Raniganj Tehsil, there are about 33.36 k (33,361) workers, making up nearly 31.34% of the Raniganj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 28.39 k (28,392) are male workers, and about 4.97 k (4,969) are female workers.

Raniganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Raniganj Census Frequently Asked Questions