Chanchal - I Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chanchal - I Tehsil has a population of 2.05 Lac (2,04,740) with 1.05 Lac (1,05,014) males and 99.73 k (99,726) females.The sex ratio in Chanchal - I is 950, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chanchal - I Tehsil is 26.90 k (26,904) which is 13.14% of Chanchal - I Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chanchal - I Tehsil is 944 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Chanchal - I Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Maldah District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.

Chanchal - I Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chanchal - I Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.23 Lac (2,22,873), indicating a 8.86% increased from Chanchal - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.14 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.09 Lac.

Chanchal - I Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chanchal - I Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.24 Lac (2,23,942), projecting a 9.38% increased from Chanchal - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.14 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.10 Lac.

Chanchal - I Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Chanchal - I Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.46 Lac (1,45,824), accounting for 71.22% of the Chanchal - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 74.78 k (74,776), and the Muslim female population is around 71.05 k (71,048).

Chanchal - I Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Chanchal - I Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 58.58 k (58,575), accounting for 28.61% of the Chanchal - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 30.07 k (30,069), and the Hindu female population is around 28.51 k (28,506).

Chanchal - I Religion Wise Population

Chanchal - I Urban Population

The Urban population of Chanchal - I Tehsil is 5.57 k (5,570), with 2.83 k (2,827) being males and 2.74 k (2,743) being females, making up 2.72% of the Chanchal - I total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 971 females for every 1000 males.

Chanchal - I Rural Population

The Rural population of Chanchal - I Tehsil is 1.99 Lac (1,99,170), with 1.02 Lac (1,02,187) being males and 96.98 k (96,983) being females, making up 97.28% of the Chanchal - I total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 950 females for every 1000 males.

Chanchal - I Literacy Rate

Chanchal - I Tehsil has a literacy rate of 65.09% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chanchal - I Tehsil is 68.76 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chanchal - I Tehsil is 61.22 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Chanchal - I Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.04%, while in the rural regions of Chanchal - I Tehsil, it is around 64.72%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chanchal - I

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	65.09	68.76	61.22
Urban Area	78.04	82	73.99
Rural Area	64.72	68.39	60.85

Literacy Rate by Religion in Chanchal - I

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Muslim	63.55	66.28	60.69
Hindu	68.84	74.82	62.52
Christian	56.05	62.67	50
Religion not stated	70.49	80	61.29

Chanchal - I Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chanchal - I Tehsil is 27.37 k (27,370) with 14.19 k (14,186) males and 13.18 k (13,184) females, which is 13.37% of Chanchal - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 930 females for every 1000 males.

Chanchal - I Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chanchal - I Tehsil is 869 (869) with 443 (443) males and 426 (426) females, which is 0.42% of Chanchal - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 962 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chanchal - I

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	950
Urban Area	971
Rural Area	950

Sex Ratio by Religion in Chanchal - I

Religion	Sex Ratio
Muslim	951
Hindu	949
Christian	1120
Religion not stated	1122

Chanchal - I Area & Households

The Total Area of Chanchal - I Tehsil is 171.03 Square KM, with a population density of 1,197 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chanchal - I Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Chanchal - I Tehsil are 100.The Total Number of households in Chanchal - I Tehsil are 49.27 k(49,273).

Chanchal - I Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chanchal - I Tehsil, there are about 77.83 k (77,826) workers, making up nearly 38.01% of the Chanchal - I Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 60.62 k (60,621) are male workers, and about 17.21 k (17,205) are female workers.

Chanchal - I - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Chanchal - I Census Frequently Asked Questions