Villages In Tapan Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Tapan Population

As per the 2011 Census, Tapan Tehsil has a population of 2.51 Lac (2,50,504) with 1.29 Lac (1,28,500) males and 1.22 Lac (1,22,004) females.The sex ratio in Tapan is 950, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Tapan Tehsil is 28.28 k (28,276) which is 11.29% of Tapan Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Tapan Tehsil is 955 females for every 1000 males.

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

2.51 Lac

Toatl Population

1.29 Lac

Male Population

1.22 Lac

Female Population

Tapan Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Tapan Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.73 Lac (2,72,690), indicating a 8.86% increased from Tapan's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.39 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.34 Lac.

Tapan Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Tapan Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.74 Lac (2,73,998), projecting a 9.38% increased from Tapan's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.40 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.34 Lac.

Tapan Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Tapan Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.73 Lac (1,73,255), accounting for 69.16% of the Tapan Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 88.87 k (88,866), and the Hindu female population is around 84.39 k (84,389).

Tapan Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Tapan Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 71.11 k (71,109), accounting for 28.39% of the Tapan Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 36.61 k (36,605), and the Muslim female population is around 34.50 k (34,504).

Tapan Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,73,25569.16%
Muslim71,10928.39%
Christian4,5541.82%
Other religions and persuasions1,0880.43%
Religion not stated3880.15%
Jain720.03%
Sikh300.01%
Buddhist80%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Tapan Urban Population

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

Tapan Rural Population

The Rural population of Tapan Tehsil is 2.51 Lac (2,50,504), with 1.29 Lac (1,28,500) being males and 1.22 Lac (1,22,004) being females, making up 100% of the Tapan total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 950 females for every 1000 males.

Tapan Literacy Rate

Tapan Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.62% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Tapan Tehsil is 74.24 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Tapan Tehsil is 62.69 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Tapan Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Tapan Tehsil, it is around 68.62%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Tapan

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 68.62 74.24 62.69
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 68.62 74.24 62.69

Literacy Rate by Religion in Tapan

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 66.01 72.81 58.84
Muslim 75.47 77.89 72.9
Christian 63.95 73.14 55.26
Other religions and persuasions 62.2 70.58 53.81

Tapan Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Tapan Tehsil is 80.96 k (80,963) with 41.74 k (41,736) males and 39.23 k (39,227) females, which is 32.32% of Tapan Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 940 females for every 1000 males.

Tapan Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Tapan Tehsil is 55.97 k (55,965) with 28.17 k (28,174) males and 27.79 k (27,791) females, which is 22.34% of Tapan Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 987 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Tapan

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 950
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 950

Sex Ratio by Religion in Tapan

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 950
Muslim 943
Christian 1043
Other religions and persuasions 993

Tapan Area & Households

The Total Area of Tapan Tehsil is 424.15 Square KM, with a population density of 591 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Tapan Tehsil are 279.The Total Number of households in Tapan Tehsil are 59.44 k(59,443).

Tapan Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Tapan Tehsil, there are about 1.14 Lac (1,14,317) workers, making up nearly 45.63% of the Tapan Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 76.77 k (76,769) are male workers, and about 37.55 k (37,548) are female workers.

Tapan - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.73 Lac (2,72,690) 8.86%
2025 2.74 Lac (2,73,998) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 2.75 Lac (2,75,069) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 2.76 Lac (2,75,967) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 2.77 Lac (2,76,866) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 2.78 Lac (2,77,764) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 2.79 Lac (2,78,663) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 2.79 Lac (2,79,280) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 2.80 Lac (2,79,698) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 2.80 Lac (2,80,116) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 2.81 Lac (2,80,534) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 2.81 Lac (2,80,952) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 2.81 Lac (2,81,367) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Tapan Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.81 Lac (2,81,367), with a male population of 1.42 Lac (1,42,388) and a female population of 1.39 Lac (1,38,981). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Tapan Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Tapan Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Tapan is 2.51 Lac (2,50,504).

The estimated population of Tapan in 2024 is approximately 2.73 Lac (2,72,690).

Hindu constitute 69.16% of Tapan population, amounting to approximately 1.73 Lac (1,73,255) people.

Muslim constitute 28.39% of Tapan population, totaling around 71.11 k (71,109) people.

Hindu: 69.16%, Muslim: 28.39%, Christian: 1.82%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.43%, Religion not stated: 0.15%, Jain: 0.03%, Sikh: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Tapan is 80.96 k (32.32%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 55.97 k (22.34%).

In Tapan, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.51 Lac (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Tapan is 68.62%, with male literacy at 74.24% and female literacy at 62.69%.

The sex ratio in Tapan is 950 females for every 1000 males.

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