Nagrakata Population

As per the 2011 Census, Nagrakata Tehsil has a population of 1.27 Lac (1,27,397) with 64.13 k (64,133) males and 63.26 k (63,264) females.The sex ratio in Nagrakata is 987, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nagrakata Tehsil is 16.99 k (16,991) which is 13.34% of Nagrakata Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nagrakata Tehsil is 971 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.27 Lac

Toatl Population

64.13 k

Male Population

63.26 k

Female Population

Nagrakata Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Nagrakata Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.39 Lac (1,38,680), indicating a 8.86% increased from Nagrakata's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 69.38 k, and the estimated female population is 69.32 k.

Nagrakata Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Nagrakata Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.39 Lac (1,39,345), projecting a 9.38% increased from Nagrakata's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 69.68 k, and the estimated female population is 69.69 k.

Nagrakata Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Nagrakata Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.02 Lac (1,01,798), accounting for 79.91% of the Nagrakata Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 51.30 k (51,304), and the Hindu female population is around 50.49 k (50,494).

Nagrakata Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Nagrakata Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 9.90 k (9,901), accounting for 7.77% of the Nagrakata Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.08 k (5,083), and the Muslim female population is around 4.82 k (4,818).

Nagrakata Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,01,79879.91%
Muslim9,9017.77%
Christian9,3917.37%
Other religions and persuasions3,3072.6%
Buddhist2,7632.17%
Religion not stated1850.15%
Sikh370.03%
Jain150.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Nagrakata Urban Population

The Urban population of Nagrakata Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Nagrakata total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Nagrakata Rural Population

The Rural population of Nagrakata Tehsil is 1.27 Lac (1,27,397), with 64.13 k (64,133) being males and 63.26 k (63,264) being females, making up 100% of the Nagrakata total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 987 females for every 1000 males.

Nagrakata Literacy Rate

Nagrakata Tehsil has a literacy rate of 61.27% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nagrakata Tehsil is 70.51 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nagrakata Tehsil is 51.93 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Nagrakata Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Nagrakata Tehsil, it is around 61.27%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nagrakata

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 61.27 70.51 51.93
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 61.27 70.51 51.93

Literacy Rate by Religion in Nagrakata

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 60.53 70.2 50.73
Muslim 67.67 74.07 60.92
Christian 63.17 71.04 55.64
Other religions and persuasions 51.48 61.51 41.42

Nagrakata Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nagrakata Tehsil is 17.63 k (17,626) with 8.98 k (8,984) males and 8.64 k (8,642) females, which is 13.84% of Nagrakata Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 962 females for every 1000 males.

Nagrakata Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nagrakata Tehsil is 62.62 k (62,624) with 31.11 k (31,107) males and 31.52 k (31,517) females, which is 49.16% of Nagrakata Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1014 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nagrakata

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 987
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 987

Sex Ratio by Religion in Nagrakata

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 985
Muslim 948
Christian 1036
Other religions and persuasions 1015

Nagrakata Area & Households

The Total Area of Nagrakata Tehsil is 457.65 Square KM, with a population density of 278 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Nagrakata Tehsil are 34.The Total Number of households in Nagrakata Tehsil are 27.27 k(27,274).

Nagrakata Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Nagrakata Tehsil, there are about 48.57 k (48,565) workers, making up nearly 38.12% of the Nagrakata Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 30.18 k (30,184) are male workers, and about 18.38 k (18,381) are female workers.

Nagrakata - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.39 Lac (1,38,680) 8.86%
2025 1.39 Lac (1,39,345) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 1.40 Lac (1,39,890) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 1.40 Lac (1,40,347) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 1.41 Lac (1,40,804) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 1.41 Lac (1,41,261) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 1.42 Lac (1,41,718) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 1.42 Lac (1,42,032) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 1.42 Lac (1,42,244) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 1.42 Lac (1,42,457) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 1.43 Lac (1,42,669) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 1.43 Lac (1,42,882) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 1.43 Lac (1,43,093) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Nagrakata Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.43 Lac (1,43,093), with a male population of 71.07 k (71,065) and a female population of 72.07 k (72,067). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Nagrakata Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Nagrakata Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Nagrakata is 1.27 Lac (1,27,397).

The estimated population of Nagrakata in 2024 is approximately 1.39 Lac (1,38,680).

Hindu constitute 79.91% of Nagrakata population, amounting to approximately 1.02 Lac (1,01,798) people.

Muslim constitute 7.77% of Nagrakata population, totaling around 9.90 k (9,901) people.

Hindu: 79.91%, Muslim: 7.77%, Christian: 7.37%, Other religions and persuasions: 2.6%, Buddhist: 2.17%, Religion not stated: 0.15%, Sikh: 0.03%, Jain: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Nagrakata is 17.63 k (13.84%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 62.62 k (49.16%).

In Nagrakata, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.27 Lac (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Nagrakata is 61.27%, with male literacy at 70.51% and female literacy at 51.93%.

The sex ratio in Nagrakata is 987 females for every 1000 males.

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