Rajnagar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Rajnagar Tehsil has a population of 77.98 k (77,979) with 39.81 k (39,805) males and 38.17 k (38,174) females.The sex ratio in Rajnagar is 960, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rajnagar Tehsil is 9.91 k (9,912) which is 12.71% of Rajnagar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rajnagar Tehsil is 956 females for every 1000 males.

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

77.98 k

Toatl Population

39.81 k

Male Population

38.17 k

Female Population

Rajnagar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Rajnagar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 84.89 k (84,886), indicating a 8.86% increased from Rajnagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 43.06 k, and the estimated female population is 41.83 k.

Rajnagar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Rajnagar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 85.29 k (85,293), projecting a 9.38% increased from Rajnagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 43.25 k, and the estimated female population is 42.05 k.

Rajnagar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Rajnagar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 66.08 k (66,082), accounting for 84.74% of the Rajnagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 33.72 k (33,722), and the Hindu female population is around 32.36 k (32,360).

Rajnagar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Rajnagar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 11.13 k (11,126), accounting for 14.27% of the Rajnagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.70 k (5,698), and the Muslim female population is around 5.43 k (5,428).

Rajnagar Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu66,08284.74%
Muslim11,12614.27%
Other religions and persuasions5360.69%
Christian1190.15%
Religion not stated1000.13%
Sikh80.01%
Buddhist60.01%
Jain20%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Rajnagar Urban Population

The Urban population of Rajnagar Tehsil is 13.97 k (13,965), with 7.17 k (7,173) being males and 6.79 k (6,792) being females, making up 17.91% of the Rajnagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 947 females for every 1000 males.

Rajnagar Rural Population

The Rural population of Rajnagar Tehsil is 64.01 k (64,014), with 32.63 k (32,632) being males and 31.38 k (31,382) being females, making up 82.09% of the Rajnagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 962 females for every 1000 males.

Rajnagar Literacy Rate

Rajnagar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.1% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rajnagar Tehsil is 76.45 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rajnagar Tehsil is 59.4 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Rajnagar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 72.54%, while in the rural regions of Rajnagar Tehsil, it is around 67.13%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rajnagar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 68.1 76.45 59.4
Urban Area 72.54 79.02 65.66
Rural Area 67.13 75.89 58.05

Literacy Rate by Religion in Rajnagar

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 68.43 76.86 59.66
Muslim 67.48 74.9 59.68
Other religions and persuasions 41.03 55.3 27.51
Christian 61.11 76.79 44.23

Rajnagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rajnagar Tehsil is 27.23 k (27,226) with 13.97 k (13,974) males and 13.25 k (13,252) females, which is 34.91% of Rajnagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 949 females for every 1000 males.

Rajnagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rajnagar Tehsil is 12.46 k (12,457) with 6.08 k (6,077) males and 6.38 k (6,380) females, which is 15.97% of Rajnagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1050 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rajnagar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 960
Urban Area 947
Rural Area 962

Sex Ratio by Religion in Rajnagar

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 960
Muslim 953
Other religions and persuasions 1046
Christian 951

Rajnagar Area & Households

The Total Area of Rajnagar Tehsil is 239.46 Square KM, with a population density of 326 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rajnagar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Rajnagar Tehsil are 98.The Total Number of households in Rajnagar Tehsil are 18.08 k(18,084).

Rajnagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Rajnagar Tehsil, there are about 34.23 k (34,232) workers, making up nearly 43.9% of the Rajnagar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 23.48 k (23,478) are male workers, and about 10.75 k (10,754) are female workers.

Rajnagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 84.89 k (84,886) 8.86%
2025 85.29 k (85,293) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 85.63 k (85,626) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 85.91 k (85,906) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 86.19 k (86,185) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 86.47 k (86,465) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 86.75 k (86,745) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 86.94 k (86,937) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 87.07 k (87,067) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 87.20 k (87,197) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 87.33 k (87,327) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 87.46 k (87,457) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 87.59 k (87,587) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Rajnagar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 87.59 k (87,587), with a male population of 44.11 k (44,107) and a female population of 43.49 k (43,486). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Rajnagar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Rajnagar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Rajnagar is 77.98 k (77,979).

The estimated population of Rajnagar in 2024 is approximately 84.89 k (84,886).

Hindu constitute 84.74% of Rajnagar population, amounting to approximately 66.08 k (66,082) people.

Muslim constitute 14.27% of Rajnagar population, totaling around 11.13 k (11,126) people.

Hindu: 84.74%, Muslim: 14.27%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.69%, Christian: 0.15%, Religion not stated: 0.13%, Sikh: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Jain: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Rajnagar is 27.23 k (34.91%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 12.46 k (15.97%).

In Rajnagar, 13.97 k (17.91%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 64.01 k (82.09%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Rajnagar is 68.1%, with male literacy at 76.45% and female literacy at 59.4%.

The sex ratio in Rajnagar is 960 females for every 1000 males.

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