Kushmundi Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kushmundi Tehsil has a population of 1.99 Lac (1,98,752) with 1.00 Lac (1,00,317) males and 98.44 k (98,435) females.The sex ratio in Kushmundi is 982, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kushmundi Tehsil is 25.69 k (25,687) which is 12.92% of Kushmundi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kushmundi Tehsil is 956 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kushmundi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dakshin Dinajpur District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Kushmundi Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kushmundi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.16 Lac (2,16,355), indicating a 8.86% increased from Kushmundi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.09 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.08 Lac.
Kushmundi Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kushmundi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.17 Lac (2,17,393), projecting a 9.38% increased from Kushmundi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.09 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.08 Lac.
Kushmundi Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kushmundi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.20 Lac (1,19,891), accounting for 60.32% of the Kushmundi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 60.68 k (60,684), and the Hindu female population is around 59.21 k (59,207).
Kushmundi Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kushmundi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 77.24 k (77,239), accounting for 38.86% of the Kushmundi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 38.82 k (38,818), and the Muslim female population is around 38.42 k (38,421).
Kushmundi Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,19,891 | 60.32% |
| Muslim | 77,239 | 38.86% |
| Christian | 1,358 | 0.68% |
| Religion not stated | 208 | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 22 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 21 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 10 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKushmundi Urban Population
The Urban population of Kushmundi Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Kushmundi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Kushmundi Rural Population
The Rural population of Kushmundi Tehsil is 1.99 Lac (1,98,752), with 1.00 Lac (1,00,317) being males and 98.44 k (98,435) being females, making up 100% of the Kushmundi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 982 females for every 1000 males.
Kushmundi Literacy Rate
Kushmundi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 65.43% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kushmundi Tehsil is 71.82 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kushmundi Tehsil is 58.95 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kushmundi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Kushmundi Tehsil, it is around 65.43%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kushmundi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65.43 | 71.82 | 58.95 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 65.43 | 71.82 | 58.95 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kushmundi
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 60.51 | 69.3 | 51.53 |
| Muslim | 73.23 | 75.83 | 70.62 |
| Christian | 59.76 | 69.93 | 50.25 |
| Religion not stated | 59.51 | 65.98 | 50 |
Kushmundi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kushmundi Tehsil is 88.97 k (88,967) with 45.21 k (45,213) males and 43.75 k (43,754) females, which is 44.76% of Kushmundi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Kushmundi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kushmundi Tehsil is 15.62 k (15,622) with 7.66 k (7,658) males and 7.96 k (7,964) females, which is 7.86% of Kushmundi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1040 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kushmundi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 982 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 982 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kushmundi
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 976 |
| Muslim | 990 |
| Christian | 1027 |
| Religion not stated | 734 |
Kushmundi Area & Households
The Total Area of Kushmundi Tehsil is 304.89 Square KM, with a population density of 652 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Kushmundi Tehsil are 231.The Total Number of households in Kushmundi Tehsil are 45.14 k(45,135).
Kushmundi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kushmundi Tehsil, there are about 75.75 k (75,748) workers, making up nearly 38.11% of the Kushmundi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 56.25 k (56,251) are male workers, and about 19.50 k (19,497) are female workers.
Kushmundi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.16 Lac (2,16,355) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.17 Lac (2,17,393) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.18 Lac (2,18,242) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.19 Lac (2,18,955) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.20 Lac (2,19,668) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.20 Lac (2,20,381) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.21 Lac (2,21,094) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.22 Lac (2,21,583) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.22 Lac (2,21,915) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.22 Lac (2,22,246) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.23 Lac (2,22,578) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.23 Lac (2,22,910) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.23 Lac (2,23,239) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kushmundi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.23 Lac (2,23,239), with a male population of 1.11 Lac (1,11,159) and a female population of 1.12 Lac (1,12,132). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Kushmundi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.