Mekliganj Population

As per the 2011 Census, Mekliganj Tehsil has a population of 1.55 Lac (1,55,250) with 80.05 k (80,052) males and 75.20 k (75,198) females.The sex ratio in Mekliganj is 940, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mekliganj Tehsil is 21.41 k (21,412) which is 13.79% of Mekliganj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mekliganj Tehsil is 932 females for every 1000 males.

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

Mekliganj Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Mekliganj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.69 Lac (1,69,000), indicating a 8.86% increased from Mekliganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 86.61 k, and the estimated female population is 82.39 k.

Mekliganj Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Mekliganj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.70 Lac (1,69,811), projecting a 9.38% increased from Mekliganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 86.97 k, and the estimated female population is 82.83 k.

Mekliganj Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Mekliganj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.25 Lac (1,24,829), accounting for 80.41% of the Mekliganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 64.44 k (64,438), and the Hindu female population is around 60.39 k (60,391).

Mekliganj Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Mekliganj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 29.90 k (29,896), accounting for 19.26% of the Mekliganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 15.33 k (15,328), and the Muslim female population is around 14.57 k (14,568).

Mekliganj Religion Wise Population

Mekliganj Urban Population

The Urban population of Mekliganj Tehsil is 4.48 k (4,483), with 2.25 k (2,251) being males and 2.23 k (2,232) being females, making up 2.89% of the Mekliganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 992 females for every 1000 males.

Mekliganj Rural Population

The Rural population of Mekliganj Tehsil is 1.51 Lac (1,50,767), with 77.80 k (77,801) being males and 72.97 k (72,966) being females, making up 97.11% of the Mekliganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 938 females for every 1000 males.

Mekliganj Literacy Rate

Mekliganj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 69.34% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mekliganj Tehsil is 76.79 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mekliganj Tehsil is 61.42 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Mekliganj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.42%, while in the rural regions of Mekliganj Tehsil, it is around 69.03%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mekliganj

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	69.34	76.79	61.42
Urban Area	79.42	84.77	74.05
Rural Area	69.03	76.55	61.02

Literacy Rate by Religion in Mekliganj

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	70.93	78.78	62.57
Muslim	62.34	68.04	56.36
Jain	93.89	95.88	91.57
Religion not stated	61.39	67.8	52.38

Mekliganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mekliganj Tehsil is 1.11 Lac (1,10,595) with 57.11 k (57,113) males and 53.48 k (53,482) females, which is 71.24% of Mekliganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 937 females for every 1000 males.

Mekliganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mekliganj Tehsil is 1.92 k (1,918) with 1.01 k (1,006) males and 912 (912) females, which is 1.24% of Mekliganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 907 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mekliganj

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	940
Urban Area	992
Rural Area	938

Sex Ratio by Religion in Mekliganj

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	938
Muslim	951
Jain	886
Religion not stated	789

Mekliganj Area & Households

The Total Area of Mekliganj Tehsil is 319.17 Square KM, with a population density of 486 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mekliganj Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Mekliganj Tehsil are 186.The Total Number of households in Mekliganj Tehsil are 37.14 k(37,142).

Mekliganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Mekliganj Tehsil, there are about 63.84 k (63,840) workers, making up nearly 41.12% of the Mekliganj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 45.92 k (45,919) are male workers, and about 17.92 k (17,921) are female workers.

Mekliganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Mekliganj Census Frequently Asked Questions