Madarihat Population
As per the 2011 Census, Madarihat Tehsil has a population of 2.02 Lac (2,02,026) with 1.02 Lac (1,01,536) males and 1.00 Lac (1,00,490) females.The sex ratio in Madarihat is 990, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Madarihat Tehsil is 24.38 k (24,382) which is 12.07% of Madarihat Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Madarihat Tehsil is 977 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Madarihat Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Jalpaiguri District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Madarihat Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Madarihat Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.20 Lac (2,19,919), indicating a 8.86% increased from Madarihat's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.10 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.10 Lac.
Madarihat Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Madarihat Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.21 Lac (2,20,974), projecting a 9.38% increased from Madarihat's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.10 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.11 Lac.
Madarihat Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Madarihat Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.47 Lac (1,46,924), accounting for 72.73% of the Madarihat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 73.95 k (73,946), and the Hindu female population is around 72.98 k (72,978).
Madarihat Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Madarihat Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 22.05 k (22,049), accounting for 10.91% of the Madarihat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 11.37 k (11,368), and the Muslim female population is around 10.68 k (10,681).
Madarihat Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,46,924 | 72.73% |
| Muslim | 22,049 | 10.91% |
| Christian | 15,811 | 7.83% |
| Buddhist | 11,322 | 5.6% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 5,481 | 2.71% |
| Sikh | 198 | 0.1% |
| Religion not stated | 154 | 0.08% |
| Jain | 87 | 0.04% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMadarihat Urban Population
The Urban population of Madarihat Tehsil is 13.76 k (13,761), with 7.01 k (7,005) being males and 6.76 k (6,756) being females, making up 6.81% of the Madarihat total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 965 females for every 1000 males.
Madarihat Rural Population
The Rural population of Madarihat Tehsil is 1.88 Lac (1,88,265), with 94.53 k (94,531) being males and 93.73 k (93,734) being females, making up 93.19% of the Madarihat total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 992 females for every 1000 males.
Madarihat Literacy Rate
Madarihat Tehsil has a literacy rate of 67.77% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Madarihat Tehsil is 75.92 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Madarihat Tehsil is 59.55 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Madarihat Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.76%, while in the rural regions of Madarihat Tehsil, it is around 66.89%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Madarihat
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67.77 | 75.92 | 59.55 |
| Urban Area | 79.76 | 84.53 | 74.79 |
| Rural Area | 66.89 | 75.27 | 58.45 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Madarihat
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 67.88 | 76.21 | 59.44 |
| Muslim | 69.36 | 74.19 | 64.22 |
| Christian | 66.85 | 75.45 | 58.75 |
| Buddhist | 70.11 | 81.22 | 59.43 |
Madarihat Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Madarihat Tehsil is 28.81 k (28,813) with 14.41 k (14,406) males and 14.41 k (14,407) females, which is 14.26% of Madarihat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1001 females for every 1000 males.
Madarihat Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Madarihat Tehsil is 78.31 k (78,314) with 38.98 k (38,975) males and 39.34 k (39,339) females, which is 38.76% of Madarihat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1010 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Madarihat
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 990 |
| Urban Area | 965 |
| Rural Area | 992 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Madarihat
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 987 |
| Muslim | 940 |
| Christian | 1043 |
| Buddhist | 1042 |
Madarihat Area & Households
The Total Area of Madarihat Tehsil is 352.89 Square KM, with a population density of 572 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Madarihat Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Madarihat Tehsil are 48.The Total Number of households in Madarihat Tehsil are 44.15 k(44,149).
Madarihat Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Madarihat Tehsil, there are about 81.67 k (81,669) workers, making up nearly 40.42% of the Madarihat Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 52.56 k (52,561) are male workers, and about 29.11 k (29,108) are female workers.
Madarihat - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.20 Lac (2,19,919) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.21 Lac (2,20,974) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.22 Lac (2,21,837) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.23 Lac (2,22,562) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.23 Lac (2,23,286) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.24 Lac (2,24,011) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.25 Lac (2,24,736) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.25 Lac (2,25,233) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.26 Lac (2,25,571) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.26 Lac (2,25,908) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.26 Lac (2,26,245) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.27 Lac (2,26,582) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.27 Lac (2,26,916) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Madarihat Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.27 Lac (2,26,916), with a male population of 1.13 Lac (1,12,510) and a female population of 1.14 Lac (1,14,473). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Madarihat Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.