Matigara Population in 2025
In 2025, Matigara Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.16 Lac (2,15,780), indicating a 9.38% increased from Matigara 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.10 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.06 Lac.
Matigara Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Matigara Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.17 Lac (2,16,623), projecting a 9.81% increased from Matigara 's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.10 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.07 Lac.
Matigara Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Matigara Tehsil has a population of 1.97 Lac (1,97,278) with 1.01 Lac (1,01,023) males and 96.26 k (96,255) females.The sex ratio in Matigara is 953, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Matigara Tehsil is 24.76 k (24,760) which is 12.55% of Matigara Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Matigara Tehsil is 978 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Matigara Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Darjiling District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Matigara Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Matigara Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.73 Lac (1,72,637), accounting for 87.51% of the Matigara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 88.72 k (88,717), and the Hindu female population is around 83.92 k (83,920).
Matigara Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Matigara Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 10.59 k (10,591), accounting for 5.37% of the Matigara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 5.14 k (5,142), and the Christian female population is around 5.45 k (5,449).
Matigara Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,72,637 | 87.51% |
| Christian | 10,591 | 5.37% |
| Muslim | 10,305 | 5.22% |
| Buddhist | 2,855 | 1.45% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 508 | 0.26% |
| Sikh | 192 | 0.1% |
| Religion not stated | 142 | 0.07% |
| Jain | 48 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMatigara Urban Population
The Urban population of Matigara Tehsil is 61.70 k (61,695), with 31.14 k (31,139) being males and 30.56 k (30,556) being females, making up 31.27% of the Matigara total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 982 females for every 1000 males.
Matigara Rural Population
The Rural population of Matigara Tehsil is 1.36 Lac (1,35,583), with 69.88 k (69,884) being males and 65.70 k (65,699) being females, making up 68.73% of the Matigara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 941 females for every 1000 males.
Matigara Literacy Rate
Matigara Tehsil has a literacy rate of 74.78% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Matigara Tehsil is 81.75 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Matigara Tehsil is 67.43 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Matigara Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.88%, while in the rural regions of Matigara Tehsil, it is around 71.94%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Matigara
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 74.78 | 81.75 | 67.43 |
| Urban Area | 80.88 | 86.45 | 75.23 |
| Rural Area | 71.94 | 79.62 | 63.7 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Matigara
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 75.42 | 82.29 | 68.13 |
| Christian | 73.38 | 81.15 | 66.07 |
| Muslim | 60.1 | 68.5 | 51.12 |
| Buddhist | 90.58 | 95.83 | 85.66 |
Matigara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Matigara Tehsil is 70.53 k (70,527) with 35.90 k (35,901) males and 34.63 k (34,626) females, which is 35.75% of Matigara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 965 females for every 1000 males.
Matigara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Matigara Tehsil is 26.48 k (26,484) with 12.94 k (12,942) males and 13.54 k (13,542) females, which is 13.42% of Matigara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1047 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Matigara
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 953 |
| Urban Area | 982 |
| Rural Area | 941 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Matigara
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 946 |
| Christian | 1060 |
| Muslim | 940 |
| Buddhist | 1057 |
Matigara Area & Households
The Total Area of Matigara Tehsil is 174.23 Square KM, with a population density of 1,132 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Matigara Tehsil are 6 and the Total Number of Villages in Matigara Tehsil are 72.The Total Number of households in Matigara Tehsil are 42.67 k(42,666).
Matigara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Matigara Tehsil, there are about 75.37 k (75,367) workers, making up nearly 38.2% of the Matigara Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 55.24 k (55,244) are male workers, and about 20.12 k (20,123) are female workers.
Matigara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.16 Lac (2,15,780) | 9.38% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.17 Lac (2,16,623) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.17 Lac (2,17,331) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.18 Lac (2,18,039) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.19 Lac (2,18,746) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.19 Lac (2,19,454) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.20 Lac (2,19,940) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.20 Lac (2,20,269) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.21 Lac (2,20,598) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.21 Lac (2,20,927) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.21 Lac (2,21,256) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.22 Lac (2,21,583) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Matigara Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.22 Lac (2,21,583), with a male population of 1.12 Lac (1,11,941) and a female population of 1.10 Lac (1,09,649). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Matigara Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.27%.