Hilli Population

As per the 2011 Census, Hilli Tehsil has a population of 83.75 k (83,754) with 42.98 k (42,981) males and 40.77 k (40,773) females.The sex ratio in Hilli is 949, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Hilli Tehsil is 8.26 k (8,262) which is 9.86% of Hilli Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Hilli Tehsil is 967 females for every 1000 males.

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

83.75 k

Toatl Population

42.98 k

Male Population

40.77 k

Female Population

Hilli Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Hilli Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 91.17 k (91,172), indicating a 8.86% increased from Hilli's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 46.50 k, and the estimated female population is 44.67 k.

Hilli Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Hilli Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 91.61 k (91,609), projecting a 9.38% increased from Hilli's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 46.70 k, and the estimated female population is 44.91 k.

Hilli Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Hilli Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 73.33 k (73,332), accounting for 87.56% of the Hilli Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 37.66 k (37,659), and the Hindu female population is around 35.67 k (35,673).

Hilli Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Hilli Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 8.48 k (8,475), accounting for 10.12% of the Hilli Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.34 k (4,342), and the Muslim female population is around 4.13 k (4,133).

Hilli Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu73,33287.56%
Muslim8,47510.12%
Christian1,4411.72%
Other religions and persuasions3090.37%
Jain970.12%
Religion not stated830.1%
Sikh120.01%
Buddhist50.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Hilli Urban Population

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

Hilli Rural Population

The Rural population of Hilli Tehsil is 83.75 k (83,754), with 42.98 k (42,981) being males and 40.77 k (40,773) being females, making up 100% of the Hilli total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 949 females for every 1000 males.

Hilli Literacy Rate

Hilli Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.04% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Hilli Tehsil is 81.97 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Hilli Tehsil is 69.77 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Hilli Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Hilli Tehsil, it is around 76.04%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Hilli

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 76.04 81.97 69.77
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 76.04 81.97 69.77

Literacy Rate by Religion in Hilli

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 76.05 82.19 69.55
Muslim 76.47 80.78 71.92
Christian 73.22 78.51 68.12
Other religions and persuasions 67.25 71.72 62.59

Hilli Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Hilli Tehsil is 21.53 k (21,532) with 10.99 k (10,985) males and 10.55 k (10,547) females, which is 25.71% of Hilli Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Hilli Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Hilli Tehsil is 15.29 k (15,293) with 7.80 k (7,799) males and 7.49 k (7,494) females, which is 18.26% of Hilli Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Hilli

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 949
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 949

Sex Ratio by Religion in Hilli

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 948
Muslim 952
Christian 1030
Other religions and persuasions 956

Hilli Area & Households

The Total Area of Hilli Tehsil is 88.47 Square KM, with a population density of 947 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Hilli Tehsil are 82.The Total Number of households in Hilli Tehsil are 20.50 k(20,496).

Hilli Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Hilli Tehsil, there are about 37.64 k (37,636) workers, making up nearly 44.94% of the Hilli Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 25.19 k (25,193) are male workers, and about 12.44 k (12,443) are female workers.

Hilli - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 91.17 k (91,172) 8.86%
2025 91.61 k (91,609) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 91.97 k (91,967) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 92.27 k (92,268) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 92.57 k (92,568) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 92.87 k (92,869) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 93.17 k (93,169) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 93.38 k (93,375) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 93.52 k (93,515) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 93.66 k (93,655) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 93.80 k (93,795) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 93.93 k (93,934) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 94.07 k (94,073) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Hilli Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 94.07 k (94,073), with a male population of 47.63 k (47,627) and a female population of 46.45 k (46,447). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Hilli Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Hilli Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Hilli is 83.75 k (83,754).

The estimated population of Hilli in 2024 is approximately 91.17 k (91,172).

Hindu constitute 87.56% of Hilli population, amounting to approximately 73.33 k (73,332) people.

Muslim constitute 10.12% of Hilli population, totaling around 8.48 k (8,475) people.

Hindu: 87.56%, Muslim: 10.12%, Christian: 1.72%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.37%, Jain: 0.12%, Religion not stated: 0.1%, Sikh: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Hilli is 21.53 k (25.71%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 15.29 k (18.26%).

In Hilli, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 83.75 k (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Hilli is 76.04%, with male literacy at 81.97% and female literacy at 69.77%.

The sex ratio in Hilli is 949 females for every 1000 males.

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