Naxalbari Population
As per the 2011 Census, Naxalbari Tehsil has a population of 1.66 Lac (1,65,523) with 85.05 k (85,054) males and 80.47 k (80,469) females.The sex ratio in Naxalbari is 947, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Naxalbari Tehsil is 18.90 k (18,897) which is 11.42% of Naxalbari Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Naxalbari Tehsil is 937 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Naxalbari Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Darjiling District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Naxalbari Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Naxalbari Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.80 Lac (1,80,183), indicating a 8.86% increased from Naxalbari's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 92.02 k, and the estimated female population is 88.17 k.
Naxalbari Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Naxalbari Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.81 Lac (1,81,047), projecting a 9.38% increased from Naxalbari's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 92.41 k, and the estimated female population is 88.64 k.
Naxalbari Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Naxalbari Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.42 Lac (1,42,396), accounting for 86.03% of the Naxalbari Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 73.40 k (73,404), and the Hindu female population is around 68.99 k (68,992).
Naxalbari Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Naxalbari Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 10.88 k (10,878), accounting for 6.57% of the Naxalbari Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 5.31 k (5,308), and the Christian female population is around 5.57 k (5,570).
Naxalbari Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,42,396 | 86.03% |
| Christian | 10,878 | 6.57% |
| Muslim | 9,420 | 5.69% |
| Buddhist | 2,164 | 1.31% |
| Sikh | 329 | 0.2% |
| Religion not stated | 268 | 0.16% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 35 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 33 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationNaxalbari Urban Population
The Urban population of Naxalbari Tehsil is 67.81 k (67,806), with 35.77 k (35,773) being males and 32.03 k (32,033) being females, making up 40.96% of the Naxalbari total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 896 females for every 1000 males.
Naxalbari Rural Population
The Rural population of Naxalbari Tehsil is 97.72 k (97,717), with 49.28 k (49,281) being males and 48.44 k (48,436) being females, making up 59.04% of the Naxalbari total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 983 females for every 1000 males.
Naxalbari Literacy Rate
Naxalbari Tehsil has a literacy rate of 75.47% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Naxalbari Tehsil is 82.7 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Naxalbari Tehsil is 67.84 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Naxalbari Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.59%, while in the rural regions of Naxalbari Tehsil, it is around 69.02%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Naxalbari
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75.47 | 82.7 | 67.84 |
| Urban Area | 84.59 | 89.84 | 78.72 |
| Rural Area | 69.02 | 77.41 | 60.51 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Naxalbari
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 76.05 | 83.19 | 68.46 |
| Christian | 72.7 | 80.96 | 64.88 |
| Muslim | 67.39 | 74.46 | 59.68 |
| Buddhist | 83.07 | 91.76 | 74.8 |
Naxalbari Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Naxalbari Tehsil is 44.33 k (44,328) with 22.81 k (22,808) males and 21.52 k (21,520) females, which is 26.78% of Naxalbari Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 944 females for every 1000 males.
Naxalbari Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Naxalbari Tehsil is 32.39 k (32,388) with 15.99 k (15,989) males and 16.40 k (16,399) females, which is 19.57% of Naxalbari Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1026 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Naxalbari
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 947 |
| Urban Area | 896 |
| Rural Area | 983 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Naxalbari
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 940 |
| Christian | 1050 |
| Muslim | 910 |
| Buddhist | 1059 |
Naxalbari Area & Households
The Total Area of Naxalbari Tehsil is 259.35 Square KM, with a population density of 638 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Naxalbari Tehsil are 6 and the Total Number of Villages in Naxalbari Tehsil are 94.The Total Number of households in Naxalbari Tehsil are 35.75 k(35,752).
Naxalbari Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Naxalbari Tehsil, there are about 60.86 k (60,862) workers, making up nearly 36.77% of the Naxalbari Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 45.72 k (45,719) are male workers, and about 15.14 k (15,143) are female workers.
Naxalbari - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.80 Lac (1,80,183) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.81 Lac (1,81,047) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.82 Lac (1,81,755) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.82 Lac (1,82,348) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.83 Lac (1,82,942) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.84 Lac (1,83,536) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.84 Lac (1,84,129) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.85 Lac (1,84,537) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.85 Lac (1,84,813) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.85 Lac (1,85,090) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.85 Lac (1,85,366) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.86 Lac (1,85,642) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.86 Lac (1,85,916) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Naxalbari Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.86 Lac (1,85,916), with a male population of 94.25 k (94,246) and a female population of 91.67 k (91,666). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Naxalbari Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.