Rajganj Population
As per the 2011 Census, Rajganj Tehsil has a population of 3.74 Lac (3,73,776) with 1.93 Lac (1,93,185) males and 1.81 Lac (1,80,591) females.The sex ratio in Rajganj is 935, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rajganj Tehsil is 48.04 k (48,038) which is 12.85% of Rajganj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rajganj Tehsil is 950 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Rajganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Jalpaiguri District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Rajganj Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Rajganj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.07 Lac (4,06,879), indicating a 8.86% increased from Rajganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.09 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.98 Lac.
Rajganj Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Rajganj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.09 Lac (4,08,831), projecting a 9.38% increased from Rajganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.10 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.99 Lac.
Rajganj Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Rajganj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.96 Lac (2,95,907), accounting for 79.17% of the Rajganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.53 Lac (1,53,287), and the Hindu female population is around 1.43 Lac (1,42,620).
Rajganj Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Rajganj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 72.33 k (72,333), accounting for 19.35% of the Rajganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 37.06 k (37,059), and the Muslim female population is around 35.27 k (35,274).
Rajganj Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,95,907 | 79.17% |
| Muslim | 72,333 | 19.35% |
| Christian | 3,976 | 1.06% |
| Buddhist | 846 | 0.23% |
| Religion not stated | 511 | 0.14% |
| Sikh | 142 | 0.04% |
| Jain | 32 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 29 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationRajganj Urban Population
The Urban population of Rajganj Tehsil is 1.83 Lac (1,83,131), with 94.06 k (94,056) being males and 89.08 k (89,075) being females, making up 48.99% of the Rajganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Rajganj Rural Population
The Rural population of Rajganj Tehsil is 1.91 Lac (1,90,645), with 99.13 k (99,129) being males and 91.52 k (91,516) being females, making up 51.01% of the Rajganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 924 females for every 1000 males.
Rajganj Literacy Rate
Rajganj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 72.08% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rajganj Tehsil is 78.52 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rajganj Tehsil is 65.18 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Rajganj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 71.52%, while in the rural regions of Rajganj Tehsil, it is around 72.62%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rajganj
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.08 | 78.52 | 65.18 |
| Urban Area | 71.52 | 77.75 | 64.92 |
| Rural Area | 72.62 | 79.25 | 65.42 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Rajganj
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 72.87 | 79.46 | 65.76 |
| Muslim | 69.08 | 74.75 | 63.11 |
| Christian | 62.99 | 71.22 | 54.29 |
| Buddhist | 88.47 | 94.46 | 82.86 |
Rajganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rajganj Tehsil is 1.85 Lac (1,85,246) with 95.44 k (95,442) males and 89.80 k (89,804) females, which is 49.56% of Rajganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 941 females for every 1000 males.
Rajganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rajganj Tehsil is 15.39 k (15,386) with 7.85 k (7,848) males and 7.54 k (7,538) females, which is 4.12% of Rajganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 961 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rajganj
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 935 |
| Urban Area | 948 |
| Rural Area | 924 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Rajganj
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 931 |
| Muslim | 952 |
| Christian | 947 |
| Buddhist | 1084 |
Rajganj Area & Households
The Total Area of Rajganj Tehsil is 658.42 Square KM, with a population density of 568 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rajganj Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Rajganj Tehsil are 26.The Total Number of households in Rajganj Tehsil are 82.04 k(82,038).
Rajganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Rajganj Tehsil, there are about 1.40 Lac (1,40,212) workers, making up nearly 37.51% of the Rajganj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.08 Lac (1,07,922) are male workers, and about 32.29 k (32,290) are female workers.
Rajganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.07 Lac (4,06,879) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.09 Lac (4,08,831) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.10 Lac (4,10,429) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.12 Lac (4,11,769) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.13 Lac (4,13,110) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.14 Lac (4,14,451) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.16 Lac (4,15,792) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.17 Lac (4,16,713) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.17 Lac (4,17,336) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.18 Lac (4,17,960) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.19 Lac (4,18,583) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.19 Lac (4,19,207) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.20 Lac (4,19,826) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Rajganj Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.20 Lac (4,19,826), with a male population of 2.14 Lac (2,14,063) and a female population of 2.06 Lac (2,05,719). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Rajganj Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.