Villages In Dhupguri Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Dhupguri Population

As per the 2011 Census, Dhupguri Tehsil has a population of 4.15 Lac (4,14,854) with 2.11 Lac (2,10,571) males and 2.04 Lac (2,04,283) females.The sex ratio in Dhupguri is 971, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dhupguri Tehsil is 52.83 k (52,834) which is 12.74% of Dhupguri Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dhupguri Tehsil is 962 females for every 1000 males.

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

4.15 Lac

Toatl Population

2.11 Lac

Male Population

2.04 Lac

Female Population

Dhupguri Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Dhupguri Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.52 Lac (4,51,595), indicating a 8.86% increased from Dhupguri's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.28 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.24 Lac.

Dhupguri Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Dhupguri Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.54 Lac (4,53,762), projecting a 9.38% increased from Dhupguri's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.29 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.25 Lac.

Dhupguri Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Dhupguri Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.29 Lac (3,28,717), accounting for 79.24% of the Dhupguri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.67 Lac (1,67,231), and the Hindu female population is around 1.61 Lac (1,61,486).

Dhupguri Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dhupguri Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 64.23 k (64,234), accounting for 15.48% of the Dhupguri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 32.61 k (32,614), and the Muslim female population is around 31.62 k (31,620).

Dhupguri Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu3,28,71779.24%
Muslim64,23415.48%
Christian18,0494.35%
Buddhist3,3560.81%
Religion not stated2080.05%
Sikh1450.03%
Jain980.02%
Other religions and persuasions470.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Dhupguri Urban Population

The Urban population of Dhupguri Tehsil is 34.76 k (34,764), with 17.50 k (17,500) being males and 17.26 k (17,264) being females, making up 8.38% of the Dhupguri total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 987 females for every 1000 males.

Dhupguri Rural Population

The Rural population of Dhupguri Tehsil is 3.80 Lac (3,80,090), with 1.93 Lac (1,93,071) being males and 1.87 Lac (1,87,019) being females, making up 91.62% of the Dhupguri total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 969 females for every 1000 males.

Dhupguri Literacy Rate

Dhupguri Tehsil has a literacy rate of 69.57% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dhupguri Tehsil is 77.56 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dhupguri Tehsil is 61.36 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Dhupguri Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 73.3%, while in the rural regions of Dhupguri Tehsil, it is around 69.23%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dhupguri

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 69.57 77.56 61.36
Urban Area 73.3 80.96 65.55
Rural Area 69.23 77.25 60.96

Literacy Rate by Religion in Dhupguri

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 69.92 78.18 61.38
Muslim 68.95 74.94 62.78
Christian 63.99 73.34 55.14
Buddhist 75.79 86.44 65.19

Dhupguri Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dhupguri Tehsil is 1.91 Lac (1,90,816) with 98.01 k (98,006) males and 92.81 k (92,810) females, which is 46% of Dhupguri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 947 females for every 1000 males.

Dhupguri Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dhupguri Tehsil is 87.27 k (87,273) with 43.05 k (43,050) males and 44.22 k (44,223) females, which is 21.04% of Dhupguri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1028 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dhupguri

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 971
Urban Area 987
Rural Area 969

Sex Ratio by Religion in Dhupguri

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 966
Muslim 970
Christian 1052
Buddhist 1012

Dhupguri Area & Households

The Total Area of Dhupguri Tehsil is 494.89 Square KM, with a population density of 838 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dhupguri Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Dhupguri Tehsil are 102.The Total Number of households in Dhupguri Tehsil are 91.33 k(91,329).

Dhupguri Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Dhupguri Tehsil, there are about 1.68 Lac (1,68,302) workers, making up nearly 40.57% of the Dhupguri Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.14 Lac (1,13,535) are male workers, and about 54.77 k (54,767) are female workers.

Dhupguri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 4.52 Lac (4,51,595) 8.86%
2025 4.54 Lac (4,53,762) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 4.56 Lac (4,55,535) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 4.57 Lac (4,57,023) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 4.59 Lac (4,58,511) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 4.60 Lac (4,59,999) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 4.61 Lac (4,61,487) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 4.63 Lac (4,62,509) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 4.63 Lac (4,63,201) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 4.64 Lac (4,63,893) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 4.65 Lac (4,64,585) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 4.65 Lac (4,65,277) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 4.66 Lac (4,65,965) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Dhupguri Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.66 Lac (4,65,965), with a male population of 2.33 Lac (2,33,328) and a female population of 2.33 Lac (2,32,708). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Dhupguri Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Dhupguri Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Dhupguri is 4.15 Lac (4,14,854).

The estimated population of Dhupguri in 2024 is approximately 4.52 Lac (4,51,595).

Hindu constitute 79.24% of Dhupguri population, amounting to approximately 3.29 Lac (3,28,717) people.

Muslim constitute 15.48% of Dhupguri population, totaling around 64.23 k (64,234) people.

Hindu: 79.24%, Muslim: 15.48%, Christian: 4.35%, Buddhist: 0.81%, Religion not stated: 0.05%, Sikh: 0.03%, Jain: 0.02%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Dhupguri is 1.91 Lac (46%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 87.27 k (21.04%).

In Dhupguri, 34.76 k (8.38%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 3.80 Lac (91.62%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dhupguri is 69.57%, with male literacy at 77.56% and female literacy at 61.36%.

The sex ratio in Dhupguri is 971 females for every 1000 males.

Dhupguri population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.29% up to 2036.