Jalpaiguri Population
As per the 2011 Census, Jalpaiguri District has a population of 38.73 Lac (38,72,846) with 19.83 Lac (19,83,064) males and 18.90 Lac (18,89,782) females.The sex ratio in Jalpaiguri is 953, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jalpaiguri District is 4.62 Lac (4,61,700) which is 11.92% of Jalpaiguri District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jalpaiguri District is 956 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Jalpaiguri District is listed as part of WEST BENGAL State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Jalpaiguri Population Census 2011
- Jalpaiguri Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Jalpaiguri Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Jalpaiguri District current estimated population is projected to be 42.16 Lac (42,15,837), indicating a 8.86% increased from Jalpaiguri 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 21.45 Lac, and the estimated female population is 20.71 Lac.
Jalpaiguri Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Jalpaiguri District estimated population is projected to be 42.36 Lac (42,36,063), projecting a 9.38% increased from Jalpaiguri 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 21.55 Lac, and the estimated female population is 20.82 Lac.
Jalpaiguri Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Jalpaiguri District, with a total Hindu population of 31.57 Lac (31,56,781), accounting for 81.51% of the Jalpaiguri District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 16.21 Lac (16,20,614), and the Hindu female population is around 15.36 Lac (15,36,167).
Jalpaiguri Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jalpaiguri District, with a total Muslim population of 4.46 Lac (4,45,817), accounting for 11.51% of the Jalpaiguri District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.28 Lac (2,28,009), and the Muslim female population is around 2.18 Lac (2,17,808).
Jalpaiguri Religion Wise Population
Religion | Count | Percentage |
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Hindu | 31,56,781 | 81.51% |
Muslim | 4,45,817 | 11.51% |
Christian | 1,86,279 | 4.81% |
Buddhist | 50,676 | 1.31% |
Other religions and persuasions | 23,816 | 0.61% |
Religion not stated | 5,022 | 0.13% |
Sikh | 2,994 | 0.08% |
Jain | 1,461 | 0.04% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationJalpaiguri Urban Population
The Urban population of Jalpaiguri District is 10.60 Lac (10,60,351), with 5.46 Lac (5,45,778) being males and 5.15 Lac (5,14,573) being females, making up 27.38% of the Jalpaiguri total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 943 females for every 1000 males.
Jalpaiguri Rural Population
The Rural population of Jalpaiguri District is 28.12 Lac (28,12,495), with 14.37 Lac (14,37,286) being males and 13.75 Lac (13,75,209) being females, making up 72.62% of the Jalpaiguri total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Jalpaiguri Literacy Rate
Jalpaiguri District has a literacy rate of 73.25% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jalpaiguri District is 79.95 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jalpaiguri District is 66.23 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Jalpaiguri District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.39%, while in the rural regions of Jalpaiguri District, it is around 69.73%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jalpaiguri
Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
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Total Population | 73.25 | 79.95 | 66.23 |
Urban Area | 82.39 | 86.75 | 77.75 |
Rural Area | 69.73 | 77.3 | 61.82 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Jalpaiguri
Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
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Hindu | 74.42 | 81.13 | 67.34 |
Muslim | 68.76 | 74.15 | 63.11 |
Christian | 65.96 | 74.11 | 58.07 |
Buddhist | 71.96 | 80.99 | 63.09 |
Jalpaiguri Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jalpaiguri District is 14.58 Lac (14,58,278) with 7.51 Lac (7,50,841) males and 7.07 Lac (7,07,437) females, which is 37.65% of Jalpaiguri District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 943 females for every 1000 males.
Jalpaiguri Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jalpaiguri District is 7.32 Lac (7,31,704) with 3.66 Lac (3,65,868) males and 3.66 Lac (3,65,836) females, which is 18.89% of Jalpaiguri District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jalpaiguri
Category | Sex Ratio |
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Total Population | 953 |
Urban Area | 943 |
Rural Area | 957 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Jalpaiguri
Religion | Sex Ratio |
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Hindu | 948 |
Muslim | 956 |
Christian | 1025 |
Buddhist | 1013 |
Jalpaiguri Area & Households
The Total Area of Jalpaiguri District is 6,227 Square KM, with a population density of 622 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jalpaiguri District are 39 and the Total Number of Villages in Jalpaiguri District are 733.The Total Number of households in Jalpaiguri District are 8.68 Lac(8,68,326).
Jalpaiguri Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Jalpaiguri District, there are about 15.13 Lac (15,12,910) workers, making up nearly 39.06% of the Jalpaiguri District total population. Out of these, around 10.91 Lac (10,91,361) are male workers, and about 4.22 Lac (4,21,549) are female workers.
Jalpaiguri - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Jalpaiguri district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 5,46,764, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 38,72,846 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1961. The growth rate of 48.27% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 20.05%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Jalpaiguri District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 5,46,764 to 38,72,846.
- The year 1961 stands out with a growth rate of 48.27%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
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1901 | 5.47 Lac | --- | --- | 2.97 Lac | 2.50 Lac |
1911 | 6.63 Lac | 1.16 Lac | 21.29950033 | 3.63 Lac | 3.01 Lac |
1921 | 6.96 Lac | 32.72 k | 4.934094466 | 3.75 Lac | 3.21 Lac |
1931 | 7.41 Lac | 45.05 k | 6.472772313 | 4.05 Lac | 3.36 Lac |
1941 | 8.48 Lac | 1.07 Lac | 14.41956942 | 4.62 Lac | 3.86 Lac |
1951 | 9.17 Lac | 68.91 k | 8.127231403 | 5.02 Lac | 4.14 Lac |
1961 | 13.59 Lac | 4.43 Lac | 48.27340586 | 7.33 Lac | 6.26 Lac |
1971 | 17.50 Lac | 3.91 Lac | 28.7551902 | 9.28 Lac | 8.22 Lac |
1981 | 22.15 Lac | 4.65 Lac | 26.55255894 | 11.60 Lac | 10.55 Lac |
1991 | 28.01 Lac | 5.86 Lac | 26.44271382 | 14.53 Lac | 13.47 Lac |
2001 | 34.01 Lac | 6.01 Lac | 21.44691226 | 17.51 Lac | 16.50 Lac |
2011 | 38.73 Lac | 4.72 Lac | 13.86795085 | 19.83 Lac | 18.90 Lac |
Jalpaiguri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
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2024 | 42.16 Lac (42,15,837) | 8.86% | ↑ |
2025 | 42.36 Lac (42,36,063) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
2026 | 42.53 Lac (42,52,615) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
2027 | 42.67 Lac (42,66,507) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
2028 | 42.80 Lac (42,80,399) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
2029 | 42.94 Lac (42,94,291) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
2030 | 43.08 Lac (43,08,183) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
2031 | 43.18 Lac (43,17,726) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
2032 | 43.24 Lac (43,24,186) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
2033 | 43.31 Lac (43,30,646) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
2034 | 43.37 Lac (43,37,107) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
2035 | 43.44 Lac (43,43,567) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
2036 | 43.50 Lac (43,49,985) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Jalpaiguri District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 43.50 Lac (43,49,985), with a male population of 21.97 Lac (21,97,379) and a female population of 21.53 Lac (21,52,733). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Jalpaiguri District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.