Bansihari Population

As per the 2011 Census, Bansihari Tehsil has a population of 1.41 Lac (1,41,286) with 72.16 k (72,161) males and 69.13 k (69,125) females.The sex ratio in Bansihari is 958, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bansihari Tehsil is 17.18 k (17,179) which is 12.16% of Bansihari Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bansihari Tehsil is 972 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.41 Lac

Toatl Population

72.16 k

Male Population

69.13 k

Female Population

Bansihari Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Bansihari Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.54 Lac (1,53,799), indicating a 8.86% increased from Bansihari's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 78.07 k, and the estimated female population is 75.74 k.

Bansihari Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Bansihari Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.55 Lac (1,54,537), projecting a 9.38% increased from Bansihari's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 78.40 k, and the estimated female population is 76.14 k.

Bansihari Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Bansihari Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.04 Lac (1,04,294), accounting for 73.82% of the Bansihari Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 53.26 k (53,256), and the Hindu female population is around 51.04 k (51,038).

Bansihari Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bansihari Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 33.82 k (33,815), accounting for 23.93% of the Bansihari Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 17.33 k (17,325), and the Muslim female population is around 16.49 k (16,490).

Bansihari Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,04,29473.82%
Muslim33,81523.93%
Christian2,7851.97%
Other religions and persuasions2610.18%
Religion not stated1030.07%
Sikh130.01%
Buddhist100.01%
Jain50%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Bansihari Urban Population

The Urban population of Bansihari Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Bansihari total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Bansihari Rural Population

The Rural population of Bansihari Tehsil is 1.41 Lac (1,41,286), with 72.16 k (72,161) being males and 69.13 k (69,125) being females, making up 100% of the Bansihari total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 958 females for every 1000 males.

Bansihari Literacy Rate

Bansihari Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.79% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bansihari Tehsil is 75.21 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bansihari Tehsil is 62.06 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bansihari Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Bansihari Tehsil, it is around 68.79%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bansihari

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 68.79 75.21 62.06
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 68.79 75.21 62.06

Literacy Rate by Religion in Bansihari

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 66.11 73.75 58.12
Muslim 77.61 80.09 75.01
Christian 61.05 68.8 53.68
Other religions and persuasions 78.88 88.46 66.67

Bansihari Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bansihari Tehsil is 37.51 k (37,506) with 19.33 k (19,330) males and 18.18 k (18,176) females, which is 26.55% of Bansihari Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 941 females for every 1000 males.

Bansihari Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bansihari Tehsil is 31.02 k (31,017) with 15.37 k (15,366) males and 15.65 k (15,651) females, which is 21.95% of Bansihari Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1019 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bansihari

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 958
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 958

Sex Ratio by Religion in Bansihari

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 959
Muslim 952
Christian 1027
Other religions and persuasions 839

Bansihari Area & Households

The Total Area of Bansihari Tehsil is 207.28 Square KM, with a population density of 682 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Bansihari Tehsil are 161.The Total Number of households in Bansihari Tehsil are 32.71 k(32,707).

Bansihari Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bansihari Tehsil, there are about 57.84 k (57,838) workers, making up nearly 40.94% of the Bansihari Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 41.73 k (41,731) are male workers, and about 16.11 k (16,107) are female workers.

Bansihari - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.54 Lac (1,53,799) 8.86%
2025 1.55 Lac (1,54,537) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 1.55 Lac (1,55,141) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 1.56 Lac (1,55,648) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 1.56 Lac (1,56,154) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 1.57 Lac (1,56,661) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 1.57 Lac (1,57,168) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 1.58 Lac (1,57,516) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 1.58 Lac (1,57,752) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 1.58 Lac (1,57,988) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 1.58 Lac (1,58,223) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 1.58 Lac (1,58,459) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 1.59 Lac (1,58,693) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Bansihari Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.59 Lac (1,58,693), with a male population of 79.96 k (79,960) and a female population of 78.74 k (78,744). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Bansihari Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Bansihari Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Bansihari is 1.41 Lac (1,41,286).

The estimated population of Bansihari in 2024 is approximately 1.54 Lac (1,53,799).

Hindu constitute 73.82% of Bansihari population, amounting to approximately 1.04 Lac (1,04,294) people.

Muslim constitute 23.93% of Bansihari population, totaling around 33.82 k (33,815) people.

Hindu: 73.82%, Muslim: 23.93%, Christian: 1.97%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.18%, Religion not stated: 0.07%, Sikh: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Jain: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Bansihari is 37.51 k (26.55%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 31.02 k (21.95%).

In Bansihari, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.41 Lac (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bansihari is 68.79%, with male literacy at 75.21% and female literacy at 62.06%.

The sex ratio in Bansihari is 958 females for every 1000 males.

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