Phansidewa Population

As per the 2011 Census, Phansidewa Tehsil has a population of 2.05 Lac (2,04,522) with 1.04 Lac (1,03,719) males and 1.01 Lac (1,00,803) females.The sex ratio in Phansidewa is 972, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Phansidewa Tehsil is 28.35 k (28,345) which is 13.86% of Phansidewa Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Phansidewa Tehsil is 972 females for every 1000 males.

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

Phansidewa Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Phansidewa Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.23 Lac (2,22,636), indicating a 8.86% increased from Phansidewa's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.12 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.10 Lac.

Phansidewa Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Phansidewa Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.24 Lac (2,23,704), projecting a 9.38% increased from Phansidewa's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.13 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.11 Lac.

Phansidewa Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Phansidewa Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.22 Lac (1,22,064), accounting for 59.68% of the Phansidewa Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 62.36 k (62,356), and the Hindu female population is around 59.71 k (59,708).

Phansidewa Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Phansidewa Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 48.20 k (48,202), accounting for 23.57% of the Phansidewa Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 24.64 k (24,640), and the Muslim female population is around 23.56 k (23,562).

Phansidewa Religion Wise Population

Phansidewa Urban Population

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

Phansidewa Rural Population

The Rural population of Phansidewa Tehsil is 2.05 Lac (2,04,522), with 1.04 Lac (1,03,719) being males and 1.01 Lac (1,00,803) being females, making up 100% of the Phansidewa total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 972 females for every 1000 males.

Phansidewa Literacy Rate

Phansidewa Tehsil has a literacy rate of 64.46% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Phansidewa Tehsil is 72.63 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Phansidewa Tehsil is 56.06 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Phansidewa Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Phansidewa Tehsil, it is around 64.46%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Phansidewa

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	64.46	72.63	56.06
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	64.46	72.63	56.06

Literacy Rate by Religion in Phansidewa

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	65.96	74.39	57.12
Muslim	58.9	65.94	51.52
Christian	66.8	75.74	58.38
Buddhist	62.59	73.13	52.78

Phansidewa Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Phansidewa Tehsil is 60.70 k (60,704) with 31.32 k (31,321) males and 29.38 k (29,383) females, which is 29.68% of Phansidewa Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 939 females for every 1000 males.

Phansidewa Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Phansidewa Tehsil is 62.60 k (62,595) with 30.74 k (30,744) males and 31.85 k (31,851) females, which is 30.61% of Phansidewa Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1037 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Phansidewa

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	972
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	972

Sex Ratio by Religion in Phansidewa

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	958
Muslim	957
Christian	1051
Buddhist	1039

Phansidewa Area & Households

The Total Area of Phansidewa Tehsil is 265.81 Square KM, with a population density of 769 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Phansidewa Tehsil are 113.The Total Number of households in Phansidewa Tehsil are 42.14 k(42,138).

Phansidewa Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Phansidewa Tehsil, there are about 76.56 k (76,561) workers, making up nearly 37.43% of the Phansidewa Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 52.60 k (52,599) are male workers, and about 23.96 k (23,962) are female workers.

Phansidewa - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Phansidewa Census Frequently Asked Questions