Kaliachak - I Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kaliachak - I Tehsil has a population of 3.93 Lac (3,92,517) with 2.00 Lac (2,00,451) males and 1.92 Lac (1,92,066) females.The sex ratio in Kaliachak - I is 959, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kaliachak - I Tehsil is 66.02 k (66,018) which is 16.82% of Kaliachak - I Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kaliachak - I Tehsil is 957 females for every 1000 males.

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

3.93 Lac

Toatl Population

2.00 Lac

Male Population

1.92 Lac

Female Population

Kaliachak - I Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kaliachak - I Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.27 Lac (4,27,280), indicating a 8.86% increased from Kaliachak - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.17 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.10 Lac.

Kaliachak - I Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kaliachak - I Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.29 Lac (4,29,330), projecting a 9.38% increased from Kaliachak - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.18 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.12 Lac.

Kaliachak - I Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Kaliachak - I Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 3.50 Lac (3,50,475), accounting for 89.29% of the Kaliachak - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.79 Lac (1,78,795), and the Muslim female population is around 1.72 Lac (1,71,680).

Kaliachak - I Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Kaliachak - I Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 41.46 k (41,456), accounting for 10.56% of the Kaliachak - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 21.35 k (21,346), and the Hindu female population is around 20.11 k (20,110).

Kaliachak - I Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Muslim3,50,47589.29%
Hindu41,45610.56%
Religion not stated3000.08%
Christian1590.04%
Jain680.02%
Buddhist290.01%
Sikh280.01%
Other religions and persuasions20%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Kaliachak - I Urban Population

The Urban population of Kaliachak - I Tehsil is 1.23 Lac (1,23,459), with 63.24 k (63,238) being males and 60.22 k (60,221) being females, making up 31.45% of the Kaliachak - I total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 953 females for every 1000 males.

Kaliachak - I Rural Population

The Rural population of Kaliachak - I Tehsil is 2.69 Lac (2,69,058), with 1.37 Lac (1,37,213) being males and 1.32 Lac (1,31,845) being females, making up 68.55% of the Kaliachak - I total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Kaliachak - I Literacy Rate

Kaliachak - I Tehsil has a literacy rate of 65.25% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kaliachak - I Tehsil is 68.13 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kaliachak - I Tehsil is 62.25 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kaliachak - I Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 68.97%, while in the rural regions of Kaliachak - I Tehsil, it is around 63.52%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kaliachak - I

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 65.25 68.13 62.25
Urban Area 68.97 71.15 66.67
Rural Area 63.52 66.71 60.2

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kaliachak - I

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Muslim 64.81 67.4 62.12
Hindu 68.66 73.82 63.19
Religion not stated 74.01 75 72.9
Christian 74.63 80.56 67.74

Kaliachak - I Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kaliachak - I Tehsil is 15.03 k (15,033) with 7.77 k (7,774) males and 7.26 k (7,259) females, which is 3.83% of Kaliachak - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 934 females for every 1000 males.

Kaliachak - I Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kaliachak - I Tehsil is 1.54 k (1,542) with 796 (796) males and 746 (746) females, which is 0.39% of Kaliachak - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 938 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kaliachak - I

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 959
Urban Area 953
Rural Area 961

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kaliachak - I

Religion Sex Ratio
Muslim 961
Hindu 943
Religion not stated 864
Christian 916

Kaliachak - I Area & Households

The Total Area of Kaliachak - I Tehsil is 112.61 Square KM, with a population density of 3,486 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kaliachak - I Tehsil are 11 and the Total Number of Villages in Kaliachak - I Tehsil are 55.The Total Number of households in Kaliachak - I Tehsil are 80.51 k(80,508).

Kaliachak - I Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kaliachak - I Tehsil, there are about 1.75 Lac (1,74,522) workers, making up nearly 44.46% of the Kaliachak - I Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.01 Lac (1,01,214) are male workers, and about 73.31 k (73,308) are female workers.

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

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 4.27 Lac (4,27,280) 8.86%
2025 4.29 Lac (4,29,330) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 4.31 Lac (4,31,007) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 4.32 Lac (4,32,415) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 4.34 Lac (4,33,823) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 4.35 Lac (4,35,231) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 4.37 Lac (4,36,639) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 4.38 Lac (4,37,606) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 4.38 Lac (4,38,261) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 4.39 Lac (4,38,916) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 4.40 Lac (4,39,571) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 4.40 Lac (4,40,226) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 4.41 Lac (4,40,876) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Kaliachak - I Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.41 Lac (4,40,876), with a male population of 2.22 Lac (2,22,115) and a female population of 2.19 Lac (2,18,791). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Kaliachak - I Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Kaliachak - I Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Kaliachak - I is 3.93 Lac (3,92,517).

The estimated population of Kaliachak - I in 2024 is approximately 4.27 Lac (4,27,280).

Muslim constitute 89.29% of Kaliachak - I population, amounting to approximately 3.50 Lac (3,50,475) people.

Hindu constitute 10.56% of Kaliachak - I population, totaling around 41.46 k (41,456) people.

Muslim: 89.29%, Hindu: 10.56%, Religion not stated: 0.08%, Christian: 0.04%, Jain: 0.02%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Sikh: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Kaliachak - I is 15.03 k (3.83%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.54 k (0.39%).

In Kaliachak - I, 1.23 Lac (31.45%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.69 Lac (68.55%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kaliachak - I is 65.25%, with male literacy at 68.13% and female literacy at 62.25%.

The sex ratio in Kaliachak - I is 959 females for every 1000 males.

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