Kalchini Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kalchini Tehsil has a population of 2.98 Lac (2,98,458) with 1.55 Lac (1,54,829) males and 1.44 Lac (1,43,629) females.The sex ratio in Kalchini is 928, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kalchini Tehsil is 34.63 k (34,627) which is 11.6% of Kalchini Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kalchini Tehsil is 962 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kalchini Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Jalpaiguri District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Kalchini Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kalchini Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.25 Lac (3,24,891), indicating a 8.86% increased from Kalchini's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.68 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.57 Lac.
Kalchini Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kalchini Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.26 Lac (3,26,450), projecting a 9.38% increased from Kalchini's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.68 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.58 Lac.
Kalchini Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kalchini Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.00 Lac (2,00,214), accounting for 67.08% of the Kalchini Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.05 Lac (1,05,125), and the Hindu female population is around 95.09 k (95,089).
Kalchini Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Kalchini Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 42.78 k (42,780), accounting for 14.33% of the Kalchini Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 21.29 k (21,289), and the Christian female population is around 21.49 k (21,491).
Kalchini Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,00,214 | 67.08% |
| Christian | 42,780 | 14.33% |
| Muslim | 25,591 | 8.57% |
| Buddhist | 21,731 | 7.28% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 5,957 | 2% |
| Sikh | 1,495 | 0.5% |
| Religion not stated | 413 | 0.14% |
| Jain | 277 | 0.09% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKalchini Urban Population
The Urban population of Kalchini Tehsil is 86.65 k (86,650), with 49.20 k (49,196) being males and 37.45 k (37,454) being females, making up 29.03% of the Kalchini total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 762 females for every 1000 males.
Kalchini Rural Population
The Rural population of Kalchini Tehsil is 2.12 Lac (2,11,808), with 1.06 Lac (1,05,633) being males and 1.06 Lac (1,06,175) being females, making up 70.97% of the Kalchini total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1006 females for every 1000 males.
Kalchini Literacy Rate
Kalchini Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.96% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kalchini Tehsil is 77.45 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kalchini Tehsil is 59.77 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kalchini Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.87%, while in the rural regions of Kalchini Tehsil, it is around 65.32%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kalchini
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68.96 | 77.45 | 59.77 |
| Urban Area | 77.87 | 83.59 | 70.17 |
| Rural Area | 65.32 | 74.55 | 56.16 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kalchini
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 71.32 | 79.95 | 61.72 |
| Christian | 64.23 | 72.4 | 56.12 |
| Muslim | 58.91 | 64.75 | 52.93 |
| Buddhist | 68.44 | 76.98 | 59.89 |
Kalchini Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kalchini Tehsil is 30.16 k (30,157) with 15.12 k (15,115) males and 15.04 k (15,042) females, which is 10.1% of Kalchini Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 996 females for every 1000 males.
Kalchini Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kalchini Tehsil is 1.20 Lac (1,20,282) with 59.74 k (59,744) males and 60.54 k (60,538) females, which is 40.3% of Kalchini Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1014 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kalchini
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 928 |
| Urban Area | 762 |
| Rural Area | 1006 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kalchini
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 905 |
| Christian | 1010 |
| Muslim | 975 |
| Buddhist | 990 |
Kalchini Area & Households
The Total Area of Kalchini Tehsil is 1,020.17 Square KM, with a population density of 293 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kalchini Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Kalchini Tehsil are 41.The Total Number of households in Kalchini Tehsil are 62.74 k(62,737).
Kalchini Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kalchini Tehsil, there are about 1.20 Lac (1,20,238) workers, making up nearly 40.29% of the Kalchini Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 83.33 k (83,329) are male workers, and about 36.91 k (36,909) are female workers.
Kalchini - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.25 Lac (3,24,891) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.26 Lac (3,26,450) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.28 Lac (3,27,725) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.29 Lac (3,28,796) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.30 Lac (3,29,866) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.31 Lac (3,30,937) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.32 Lac (3,32,007) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.33 Lac (3,32,743) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.33 Lac (3,33,241) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.34 Lac (3,33,739) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.34 Lac (3,34,236) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.35 Lac (3,34,734) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.35 Lac (3,35,229) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kalchini Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.35 Lac (3,35,229), with a male population of 1.72 Lac (1,71,562) and a female population of 1.64 Lac (1,63,614). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Kalchini Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.