Falakata Population
As per the 2011 Census, Falakata Tehsil has a population of 2.91 Lac (2,90,722) with 1.50 Lac (1,49,626) males and 1.41 Lac (1,41,096) females.The sex ratio in Falakata is 943 females for every 1000 males, indicating equality.
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Falakata Tehsil is 34.84 k (34,843) which is 11.98% of Falakata Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Falakata Tehsil is 944 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Falakata Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Jalpaiguri District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Falakata Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Falakata Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.16 Lac (3,16,470), indicating a 8.86% increased from Falakata's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.62 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.55 Lac.
Falakata Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Falakata Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.18 Lac (3,17,988), projecting a 9.38% increased from Falakata's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.63 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.55 Lac.
Falakata Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Falakata Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.38 Lac (2,38,406), accounting for 82% of the Falakata Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.23 Lac (1,22,923), and the Hindu female population is around 1.15 Lac (1,15,483).
Falakata Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Falakata Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 45.89 k (45,894), accounting for 15.79% of the Falakata Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 23.52 k (23,517), and the Muslim female population is around 22.38 k (22,377).
Falakata Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,38,406 | 82% |
| Muslim | 45,894 | 15.79% |
| Christian | 5,080 | 1.75% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 872 | 0.3% |
| Religion not stated | 172 | 0.06% |
| Jain | 131 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 130 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 37 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationFalakata Urban Population
The Urban population of Falakata Tehsil is 46.56 k (46,561), with 23.94 k (23,935) being males and 22.63 k (22,626) being females, making up 16.02% of the Falakata total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 946 females for every 1000 males.
Falakata Rural Population
The Rural population of Falakata Tehsil is 2.44 Lac (2,44,161), with 1.26 Lac (1,25,691) being males and 1.18 Lac (1,18,470) being females, making up 83.98% of the Falakata total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 943 females for every 1000 males.
Falakata Literacy Rate
Falakata Tehsil has a literacy rate of 72.64% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Falakata Tehsil is 78.83 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Falakata Tehsil is 66.08 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Falakata Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.3%, while in the rural regions of Falakata Tehsil, it is around 70.56%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Falakata
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.64 | 78.83 | 66.08 |
| Urban Area | 83.3 | 87.19 | 79.18 |
| Rural Area | 70.56 | 77.19 | 63.52 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Falakata
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 73.43 | 79.86 | 66.59 |
| Muslim | 69.34 | 73.78 | 64.67 |
| Christian | 66.2 | 75.54 | 57.12 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 59.12 | 67.59 | 51.17 |
Falakata Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Falakata Tehsil is 1.18 Lac (1,18,281) with 61.20 k (61,202) males and 57.08 k (57,079) females, which is 40.69% of Falakata Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 933 females for every 1000 males.
Falakata Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Falakata Tehsil is 46.29 k (46,293) with 23.54 k (23,537) males and 22.76 k (22,756) females, which is 15.92% of Falakata Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 967 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Falakata
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 943 |
| Urban Area | 946 |
| Rural Area | 943 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Falakata
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 940 |
| Muslim | 952 |
| Christian | 1020 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1052 |
Falakata Area & Households
The Total Area of Falakata Tehsil is 283.23 Square KM, with a population density of 1,026 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Falakata Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Falakata Tehsil are 60.The Total Number of households in Falakata Tehsil are 65.57 k(65,571).
Falakata Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Falakata Tehsil, there are about 1.13 Lac (1,12,686) workers, making up nearly 38.76% of the Falakata Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 85.19 k (85,192) are male workers, and about 27.49 k (27,494) are female workers.
Falakata - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.16 Lac (3,16,470) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.18 Lac (3,17,988) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.19 Lac (3,19,230) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.20 Lac (3,20,273) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.21 Lac (3,21,316) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.22 Lac (3,22,359) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.23 Lac (3,23,402) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.24 Lac (3,24,118) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.25 Lac (3,24,603) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.25 Lac (3,25,088) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.26 Lac (3,25,573) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.26 Lac (3,26,058) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.27 Lac (3,26,540) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Falakata Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.27 Lac (3,26,540), with a male population of 1.66 Lac (1,65,797) and a female population of 1.61 Lac (1,60,729). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Falakata Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.