Maynaguri Population

As per the 2011 Census, Maynaguri Tehsil has a population of 3.29 Lac (3,29,032) with 1.70 Lac (1,70,030) males and 1.59 Lac (1,59,002) females.The sex ratio in Maynaguri is 936, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Maynaguri Tehsil is 41.63 k (41,633) which is 12.65% of Maynaguri Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Maynaguri Tehsil is 940 females for every 1000 males.

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

3.29 Lac

Toatl Population

1.70 Lac

Male Population

1.59 Lac

Female Population

Maynaguri Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Maynaguri Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.58 Lac (3,58,173), indicating a 8.86% increased from Maynaguri's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.84 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.74 Lac.

Maynaguri Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Maynaguri Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.60 Lac (3,59,891), projecting a 9.38% increased from Maynaguri's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.85 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.75 Lac.

Maynaguri Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Maynaguri Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.96 Lac (2,96,184), accounting for 90.02% of the Maynaguri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.53 Lac (1,53,213), and the Hindu female population is around 1.43 Lac (1,42,971).

Maynaguri Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Maynaguri Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 32.22 k (32,218), accounting for 9.79% of the Maynaguri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 16.50 k (16,503), and the Muslim female population is around 15.72 k (15,715).

Maynaguri Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu2,96,18490.02%
Muslim32,2189.79%
Religion not stated2470.08%
Buddhist1930.06%
Christian1050.03%
Jain430.01%
Sikh330.01%
Other religions and persuasions90%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Maynaguri Urban Population

The Urban population of Maynaguri Tehsil is 37.96 k (37,959), with 19.27 k (19,273) being males and 18.69 k (18,686) being females, making up 11.54% of the Maynaguri total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 970 females for every 1000 males.

Maynaguri Rural Population

The Rural population of Maynaguri Tehsil is 2.91 Lac (2,91,073), with 1.51 Lac (1,50,757) being males and 1.40 Lac (1,40,316) being females, making up 88.46% of the Maynaguri total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 931 females for every 1000 males.

Maynaguri Literacy Rate

Maynaguri Tehsil has a literacy rate of 75.63% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Maynaguri Tehsil is 81.98 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Maynaguri Tehsil is 68.84 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Maynaguri Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.28%, while in the rural regions of Maynaguri Tehsil, it is around 74.19%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Maynaguri

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 75.63 81.98 68.84
Urban Area 86.28 89.63 82.83
Rural Area 74.19 80.96 66.9

Literacy Rate by Religion in Maynaguri

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 76.04 82.48 69.13
Muslim 71.57 77.02 65.87
Religion not stated 82.16 91.46 74.76
Buddhist 95.35 97.78 92.68

Maynaguri Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Maynaguri Tehsil is 2.34 Lac (2,34,287) with 1.21 Lac (1,21,477) males and 1.13 Lac (1,12,810) females, which is 71.2% of Maynaguri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 929 females for every 1000 males.

Maynaguri Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Maynaguri Tehsil is 4.33 k (4,328) with 2.22 k (2,217) males and 2.11 k (2,111) females, which is 1.32% of Maynaguri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 953 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Maynaguri

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 936
Urban Area 970
Rural Area 931

Sex Ratio by Religion in Maynaguri

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 934
Muslim 953
Religion not stated 1186
Buddhist 930

Maynaguri Area & Households

The Total Area of Maynaguri Tehsil is 470.2 Square KM, with a population density of 700 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Maynaguri Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Maynaguri Tehsil are 85.The Total Number of households in Maynaguri Tehsil are 76.49 k(76,492).

Maynaguri Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Maynaguri Tehsil, there are about 1.20 Lac (1,20,291) workers, making up nearly 36.56% of the Maynaguri Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 95.41 k (95,414) are male workers, and about 24.88 k (24,877) are female workers.

Maynaguri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 3.58 Lac (3,58,173) 8.86%
2025 3.60 Lac (3,59,891) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 3.61 Lac (3,61,297) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 3.62 Lac (3,62,477) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 3.64 Lac (3,63,658) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 3.65 Lac (3,64,838) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 3.66 Lac (3,66,018) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 3.67 Lac (3,66,829) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 3.67 Lac (3,67,378) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 3.68 Lac (3,67,927) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 3.68 Lac (3,68,475) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 3.69 Lac (3,69,024) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 3.70 Lac (3,69,570) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Maynaguri Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.70 Lac (3,69,570), with a male population of 1.88 Lac (1,88,406) and a female population of 1.81 Lac (1,81,127). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Maynaguri Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Maynaguri Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Maynaguri is 3.29 Lac (3,29,032).

The estimated population of Maynaguri in 2024 is approximately 3.58 Lac (3,58,173).

Hindu constitute 90.02% of Maynaguri population, amounting to approximately 2.96 Lac (2,96,184) people.

Muslim constitute 9.79% of Maynaguri population, totaling around 32.22 k (32,218) people.

Hindu: 90.02%, Muslim: 9.79%, Religion not stated: 0.08%, Buddhist: 0.06%, Christian: 0.03%, Jain: 0.01%, Sikh: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Maynaguri is 2.34 Lac (71.2%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 4.33 k (1.32%).

In Maynaguri, 37.96 k (11.54%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.91 Lac (88.46%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Maynaguri is 75.63%, with male literacy at 81.98% and female literacy at 68.84%.

The sex ratio in Maynaguri is 936 females for every 1000 males.

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