Mal Population
As per the 2011 Census, Mal Tehsil has a population of 3.00 Lac (2,99,556) with 1.52 Lac (1,51,826) males and 1.48 Lac (1,47,730) females.The sex ratio in Mal is 974, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mal Tehsil is 39.03 k (39,025) which is 13.03% of Mal Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mal Tehsil is 970 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Mal Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Jalpaiguri District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Mal Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Mal Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.26 Lac (3,26,086), indicating a 8.86% increased from Mal's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.64 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.62 Lac.
Mal Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Mal Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.28 Lac (3,27,650), projecting a 9.38% increased from Mal's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.65 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.63 Lac.
Mal Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Mal Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.08 Lac (2,07,524), accounting for 69.28% of the Mal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.06 Lac (1,05,610), and the Hindu female population is around 1.02 Lac (1,01,914).
Mal Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Mal Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 58.59 k (58,592), accounting for 19.56% of the Mal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 29.84 k (29,840), and the Muslim female population is around 28.75 k (28,752).
Mal Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,07,524 | 69.28% |
| Muslim | 58,592 | 19.56% |
| Christian | 24,958 | 8.33% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 4,100 | 1.37% |
| Buddhist | 3,755 | 1.25% |
| Religion not stated | 501 | 0.17% |
| Sikh | 101 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 25 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMal Urban Population
The Urban population of Mal Tehsil is 24.17 k (24,172), with 12.22 k (12,224) being males and 11.95 k (11,948) being females, making up 8.07% of the Mal total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 978 females for every 1000 males.
Mal Rural Population
The Rural population of Mal Tehsil is 2.75 Lac (2,75,384), with 1.40 Lac (1,39,602) being males and 1.36 Lac (1,35,782) being females, making up 91.93% of the Mal total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 973 females for every 1000 males.
Mal Literacy Rate
Mal Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.31% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mal Tehsil is 74.23 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mal Tehsil is 58.17 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Mal Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 76.27%, while in the rural regions of Mal Tehsil, it is around 65.42%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mal
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66.31 | 74.23 | 58.17 |
| Urban Area | 76.27 | 82.13 | 70.29 |
| Rural Area | 65.42 | 73.53 | 57.09 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Mal
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66.38 | 74.8 | 57.65 |
| Muslim | 67.85 | 72.99 | 62.5 |
| Christian | 63.69 | 73.15 | 54.77 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 49.78 | 59.04 | 40.17 |
Mal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mal Tehsil is 80.40 k (80,400) with 41.46 k (41,463) males and 38.94 k (38,937) females, which is 26.84% of Mal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 940 females for every 1000 males.
Mal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mal Tehsil is 1.03 Lac (1,03,356) with 51.66 k (51,664) males and 51.69 k (51,692) females, which is 34.5% of Mal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1001 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mal
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 974 |
| Urban Area | 978 |
| Rural Area | 973 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Mal
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 966 |
| Muslim | 964 |
| Christian | 1055 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 957 |
Mal Area & Households
The Total Area of Mal Tehsil is 563.31 Square KM, with a population density of 532 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mal Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Mal Tehsil are 103.The Total Number of households in Mal Tehsil are 64.31 k(64,310).
Mal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Mal Tehsil, there are about 1.14 Lac (1,13,658) workers, making up nearly 37.94% of the Mal Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 77.71 k (77,710) are male workers, and about 35.95 k (35,948) are female workers.
Mal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.26 Lac (3,26,086) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.28 Lac (3,27,650) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.29 Lac (3,28,931) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.30 Lac (3,30,005) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.31 Lac (3,31,080) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.32 Lac (3,32,154) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.33 Lac (3,33,229) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.34 Lac (3,33,967) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.34 Lac (3,34,467) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.35 Lac (3,34,966) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.35 Lac (3,35,466) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.36 Lac (3,35,966) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.36 Lac (3,36,462) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Mal Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.36 Lac (3,36,462), with a male population of 1.68 Lac (1,68,235) and a female population of 1.68 Lac (1,68,286). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Mal Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.