Maldah (Old) Population
As per the 2011 Census, Maldah (Old) Tehsil has a population of 1.56 Lac (1,56,365) with 80.11 k (80,108) males and 76.26 k (76,257) females.The sex ratio in Maldah (Old) is 952, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Maldah (Old) Tehsil is 21.12 k (21,123) which is 13.51% of Maldah (Old) Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Maldah (Old) Tehsil is 972 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Maldah (Old) Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Maldah District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Maldah (Old) Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Maldah (Old) Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.70 Lac (1,70,214), indicating a 8.86% increased from Maldah (Old)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 86.67 k, and the estimated female population is 83.55 k.
Maldah (Old) Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Maldah (Old) Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.71 Lac (1,71,030), projecting a 9.38% increased from Maldah (Old)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 87.04 k, and the estimated female population is 84.00 k.
Maldah (Old) Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Maldah (Old) Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.09 Lac (1,09,457), accounting for 70% of the Maldah (Old) Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 56.30 k (56,299), and the Hindu female population is around 53.16 k (53,158).
Maldah (Old) Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Maldah (Old) Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 44.73 k (44,727), accounting for 28.6% of the Maldah (Old) Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 22.71 k (22,706), and the Muslim female population is around 22.02 k (22,021).
Maldah (Old) Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,09,457 | 70% |
| Muslim | 44,727 | 28.6% |
| Christian | 1,228 | 0.79% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 612 | 0.39% |
| Religion not stated | 231 | 0.15% |
| Sikh | 72 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 31 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 7 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMaldah (Old) Urban Population
The Urban population of Maldah (Old) Tehsil is 20.51 k (20,510), with 10.48 k (10,482) being males and 10.03 k (10,028) being females, making up 13.12% of the Maldah (Old) total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Maldah (Old) Rural Population
The Rural population of Maldah (Old) Tehsil is 1.36 Lac (1,35,855), with 69.63 k (69,626) being males and 66.23 k (66,229) being females, making up 86.88% of the Maldah (Old) total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 952 females for every 1000 males.
Maldah (Old) Literacy Rate
Maldah (Old) Tehsil has a literacy rate of 59.61% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Maldah (Old) Tehsil is 65.25 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Maldah (Old) Tehsil is 53.66 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Maldah (Old) Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 70.72%, while in the rural regions of Maldah (Old) Tehsil, it is around 57.9%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Maldah (Old)
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 59.61 | 65.25 | 53.66 |
| Urban Area | 70.72 | 75.62 | 65.57 |
| Rural Area | 57.9 | 63.65 | 51.83 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Maldah (Old)
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 59.29 | 67 | 51.09 |
| Muslim | 60.47 | 60.46 | 60.48 |
| Christian | 62.18 | 72.79 | 51.06 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 46.68 | 58.87 | 35.84 |
Maldah (Old) Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Maldah (Old) Tehsil is 50.29 k (50,287) with 25.87 k (25,869) males and 24.42 k (24,418) females, which is 32.16% of Maldah (Old) Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 944 females for every 1000 males.
Maldah (Old) Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Maldah (Old) Tehsil is 23.54 k (23,536) with 11.56 k (11,556) males and 11.98 k (11,980) females, which is 15.05% of Maldah (Old) Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1037 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Maldah (Old)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 952 |
| Urban Area | 957 |
| Rural Area | 952 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Maldah (Old)
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 945 |
| Muslim | 970 |
| Christian | 953 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1155 |
Maldah (Old) Area & Households
The Total Area of Maldah (Old) Tehsil is 229.73 Square KM, with a population density of 681 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Maldah (Old) Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Maldah (Old) Tehsil are 115.The Total Number of households in Maldah (Old) Tehsil are 33.63 k(33,629).
Maldah (Old) Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Maldah (Old) Tehsil, there are about 63.12 k (63,124) workers, making up nearly 40.37% of the Maldah (Old) Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 45.84 k (45,836) are male workers, and about 17.29 k (17,288) are female workers.
Maldah (Old) - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.70 Lac (1,70,214) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.71 Lac (1,71,030) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.72 Lac (1,71,699) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.72 Lac (1,72,259) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.73 Lac (1,72,820) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.73 Lac (1,73,381) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.74 Lac (1,73,942) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.74 Lac (1,74,327) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.75 Lac (1,74,588) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.75 Lac (1,74,849) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.75 Lac (1,75,110) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.75 Lac (1,75,371) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.76 Lac (1,75,630) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Maldah (Old) Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.76 Lac (1,75,630), with a male population of 88.77 k (88,766) and a female population of 86.87 k (86,868). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Maldah (Old) Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.