Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Jalpaiguri District

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.

38.73 Lac

Toatl Population

19.83 Lac

Male Population

18.90 Lac

Female Population

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  1. Jalpaiguri Population Census 2011
  2. Jalpaiguri Population 2024
  3. Hindu Population
  4. Muslim Population
  5. All Religion Population
  6. Urban Population
  7. Rural Population
  8. Literacy Rate
  9. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  10. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  11. Sex Ratio
  12. Historical Census 1901 to 2011
  13. 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
Hindu31,56,78181.51%
Muslim4,45,81711.51%
Christian1,86,2794.81%
Buddhist50,6761.31%
Other religions and persuasions23,8160.61%
Religion not stated5,0220.13%
Sikh2,9940.08%
Jain1,4610.04%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Jalpaiguri 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
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
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
Total Population 953
Urban Area 943
Rural Area 957

Sex Ratio by Religion in Jalpaiguri

Religion Sex Ratio
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
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

Historical Population of Jalpaiguri by Census Year 1901-2011

Jalpaiguri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
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 0.49%.