Dhaniakhali Population
As per the 2011 Census, Dhaniakhali Tehsil has a population of 3.21 Lac (3,20,534) with 1.61 Lac (1,60,789) males and 1.60 Lac (1,59,745) females.The sex ratio in Dhaniakhali is 994, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dhaniakhali Tehsil is 31.23 k (31,228) which is 9.74% of Dhaniakhali Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dhaniakhali Tehsil is 962 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Dhaniakhali Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Hugli District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Dhaniakhali Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Dhaniakhali Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.49 Lac (3,48,922), indicating a 8.86% increased from Dhaniakhali's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.74 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.75 Lac.
Dhaniakhali Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Dhaniakhali Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.51 Lac (3,50,596), projecting a 9.38% increased from Dhaniakhali's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.75 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.76 Lac.
Dhaniakhali Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Dhaniakhali Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.59 Lac (2,59,152), accounting for 80.85% of the Dhaniakhali Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.30 Lac (1,30,234), and the Hindu female population is around 1.29 Lac (1,28,918).
Dhaniakhali Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dhaniakhali Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 52.38 k (52,384), accounting for 16.34% of the Dhaniakhali Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 26.11 k (26,113), and the Muslim female population is around 26.27 k (26,271).
Dhaniakhali Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,59,152 | 80.85% |
| Muslim | 52,384 | 16.34% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 8,283 | 2.58% |
| Religion not stated | 433 | 0.14% |
| Christian | 166 | 0.05% |
| Sikh | 63 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 27 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 26 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDhaniakhali Urban Population
The Urban population of Dhaniakhali Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Dhaniakhali total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Dhaniakhali Rural Population
The Rural population of Dhaniakhali Tehsil is 3.21 Lac (3,20,534), with 1.61 Lac (1,60,789) being males and 1.60 Lac (1,59,745) being females, making up 100% of the Dhaniakhali total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 994 females for every 1000 males.
Dhaniakhali Literacy Rate
Dhaniakhali Tehsil has a literacy rate of 75.66% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dhaniakhali Tehsil is 82.51 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dhaniakhali Tehsil is 68.79 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Dhaniakhali Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Dhaniakhali Tehsil, it is around 75.66%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dhaniakhali
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75.66 | 82.51 | 68.79 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 75.66 | 82.51 | 68.79 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Dhaniakhali
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 74.45 | 81.55 | 67.29 |
| Muslim | 84.55 | 89.39 | 79.78 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 58.37 | 69.91 | 47.12 |
| Religion not stated | 62.01 | 75.76 | 50.26 |
Dhaniakhali Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dhaniakhali Tehsil is 1.06 Lac (1,05,811) with 52.72 k (52,718) males and 53.09 k (53,093) females, which is 33.01% of Dhaniakhali Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1008 females for every 1000 males.
Dhaniakhali Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dhaniakhali Tehsil is 45.72 k (45,715) with 22.28 k (22,275) males and 23.44 k (23,440) females, which is 14.26% of Dhaniakhali Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1053 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dhaniakhali
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 994 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 994 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Dhaniakhali
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 990 |
| Muslim | 1007 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1022 |
| Religion not stated | 1176 |
Dhaniakhali Area & Households
The Total Area of Dhaniakhali Tehsil is 277.37 Square KM, with a population density of 1,156 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Dhaniakhali Tehsil are 214.The Total Number of households in Dhaniakhali Tehsil are 78.26 k(78,260).
Dhaniakhali Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dhaniakhali Tehsil, there are about 1.44 Lac (1,44,082) workers, making up nearly 44.95% of the Dhaniakhali Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.02 Lac (1,01,608) are male workers, and about 42.47 k (42,474) are female workers.
Dhaniakhali - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.49 Lac (3,48,922) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.51 Lac (3,50,596) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.52 Lac (3,51,966) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.53 Lac (3,53,116) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.54 Lac (3,54,265) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.55 Lac (3,55,415) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.57 Lac (3,56,565) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.57 Lac (3,57,355) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.58 Lac (3,57,889) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.58 Lac (3,58,424) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.59 Lac (3,58,959) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.59 Lac (3,59,493) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.60 Lac (3,60,025) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dhaniakhali Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.60 Lac (3,60,025), with a male population of 1.78 Lac (1,78,166) and a female population of 1.82 Lac (1,81,973). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Dhaniakhali Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.