Salanpur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Salanpur Tehsil has a population of 1.63 Lac (1,63,057) with 83.80 k (83,796) males and 79.26 k (79,261) females.The sex ratio in Salanpur is 946, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Salanpur Tehsil is 17.12 k (17,118) which is 10.5% of Salanpur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Salanpur Tehsil is 928 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.63 Lac

Toatl Population

83.80 k

Male Population

79.26 k

Female Population

Salanpur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Salanpur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.77 Lac (1,77,498), indicating a 8.86% increased from Salanpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 90.66 k, and the estimated female population is 86.84 k.

Salanpur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Salanpur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.78 Lac (1,78,350), projecting a 9.38% increased from Salanpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 91.04 k, and the estimated female population is 87.31 k.

Salanpur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Salanpur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.54 Lac (1,53,776), accounting for 94.31% of the Salanpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 79.05 k (79,045), and the Hindu female population is around 74.73 k (74,731).

Salanpur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Salanpur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 5.83 k (5,825), accounting for 3.57% of the Salanpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.06 k (3,055), and the Muslim female population is around 2.77 k (2,770).

Salanpur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,53,77694.31%
Muslim5,8253.57%
Christian1,8161.11%
Other religions and persuasions9520.58%
Sikh3790.23%
Religion not stated1790.11%
Jain740.05%
Buddhist560.03%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Salanpur Urban Population

The Urban population of Salanpur Tehsil is 61.70 k (61,697), with 31.64 k (31,644) being males and 30.05 k (30,053) being females, making up 37.84% of the Salanpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 950 females for every 1000 males.

Salanpur Rural Population

The Rural population of Salanpur Tehsil is 1.01 Lac (1,01,360), with 52.15 k (52,152) being males and 49.21 k (49,208) being females, making up 62.16% of the Salanpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 944 females for every 1000 males.

Salanpur Literacy Rate

Salanpur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 78.76% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Salanpur Tehsil is 86.12 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Salanpur Tehsil is 70.99 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Salanpur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.74%, while in the rural regions of Salanpur Tehsil, it is around 71.07%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Salanpur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 78.76 86.12 70.99
Urban Area 90.74 94.92 86.35
Rural Area 71.07 80.5 61.08

Literacy Rate by Religion in Salanpur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 78.92 86.26 71.19
Muslim 73.56 82.64 63.41
Christian 88.77 91.29 86.24
Other religions and persuasions 55.15 69.95 41.1

Salanpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Salanpur Tehsil is 39.29 k (39,294) with 20.07 k (20,069) males and 19.23 k (19,225) females, which is 24.1% of Salanpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 958 females for every 1000 males.

Salanpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Salanpur Tehsil is 17.08 k (17,084) with 8.44 k (8,440) males and 8.64 k (8,644) females, which is 10.48% of Salanpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1025 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Salanpur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 946
Urban Area 950
Rural Area 944

Sex Ratio by Religion in Salanpur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 946
Muslim 907
Christian 1025
Other religions and persuasions 1102

Salanpur Area & Households

The Total Area of Salanpur Tehsil is 47.39 Square KM, with a population density of 3,441 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Salanpur Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Salanpur Tehsil are 75.The Total Number of households in Salanpur Tehsil are 35.18 k(35,182).

Salanpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Salanpur Tehsil, there are about 51.06 k (51,058) workers, making up nearly 31.31% of the Salanpur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 43.30 k (43,302) are male workers, and about 7.76 k (7,756) are female workers.

Salanpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.77 Lac (1,77,498) 8.86%
2025 1.78 Lac (1,78,350) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 1.79 Lac (1,79,047) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 1.80 Lac (1,79,632) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 1.80 Lac (1,80,217) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 1.81 Lac (1,80,801) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 1.81 Lac (1,81,386) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 1.82 Lac (1,81,788) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 1.82 Lac (1,82,060) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 1.82 Lac (1,82,332) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 1.83 Lac (1,82,604) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 1.83 Lac (1,82,876) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 1.83 Lac (1,83,146) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Salanpur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.83 Lac (1,83,146), with a male population of 92.85 k (92,853) and a female population of 90.29 k (90,290). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Salanpur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Salanpur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Salanpur is 1.63 Lac (1,63,057).

The estimated population of Salanpur in 2024 is approximately 1.77 Lac (1,77,498).

Hindu constitute 94.31% of Salanpur population, amounting to approximately 1.54 Lac (1,53,776) people.

Muslim constitute 3.57% of Salanpur population, totaling around 5.83 k (5,825) people.

Hindu: 94.31%, Muslim: 3.57%, Christian: 1.11%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.58%, Sikh: 0.23%, Religion not stated: 0.11%, Jain: 0.05%, Buddhist: 0.03%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Salanpur is 39.29 k (24.1%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 17.08 k (10.48%).

In Salanpur, 61.70 k (37.84%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.01 Lac (62.16%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Salanpur is 78.76%, with male literacy at 86.12% and female literacy at 70.99%.

The sex ratio in Salanpur is 946 females for every 1000 males.

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