Berhampore Population
As per the 2011 Census, Berhampore Tehsil has a population of 4.47 Lac (4,46,887) with 2.29 Lac (2,28,650) males and 2.18 Lac (2,18,237) females.The sex ratio in Berhampore is 955, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Berhampore Tehsil is 54.10 k (54,097) which is 12.11% of Berhampore Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Berhampore Tehsil is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Berhampore Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Murshidabad District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Berhampore Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Berhampore Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.86 Lac (4,86,465), indicating a 8.86% increased from Berhampore's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.47 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.39 Lac.
Berhampore Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Berhampore Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.89 Lac (4,88,799), projecting a 9.38% increased from Berhampore's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.48 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.40 Lac.
Berhampore Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Berhampore Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.40 Lac (2,39,651), accounting for 53.63% of the Berhampore Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.23 Lac (1,22,852), and the Muslim female population is around 1.17 Lac (1,16,799).
Berhampore Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Berhampore Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.05 Lac (2,05,321), accounting for 45.94% of the Berhampore Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.05 Lac (1,04,822), and the Hindu female population is around 1.00 Lac (1,00,499).
Berhampore Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 2,39,651 | 53.63% |
| Hindu | 2,05,321 | 45.94% |
| Christian | 1,086 | 0.24% |
| Religion not stated | 663 | 0.15% |
| Sikh | 53 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 47 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 41 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 25 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBerhampore Urban Population
The Urban population of Berhampore Tehsil is 1.09 Lac (1,09,264), with 55.52 k (55,521) being males and 53.74 k (53,743) being females, making up 24.45% of the Berhampore total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Berhampore Rural Population
The Rural population of Berhampore Tehsil is 3.38 Lac (3,37,623), with 1.73 Lac (1,73,129) being males and 1.64 Lac (1,64,494) being females, making up 75.55% of the Berhampore total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 951 females for every 1000 males.
Berhampore Literacy Rate
Berhampore Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.51% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Berhampore Tehsil is 76.52 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Berhampore Tehsil is 70.34 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Berhampore Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.61%, while in the rural regions of Berhampore Tehsil, it is around 70.11%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Berhampore
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.51 | 76.52 | 70.34 |
| Urban Area | 83.61 | 86.96 | 80.15 |
| Rural Area | 70.11 | 73.06 | 67 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Berhampore
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 69.03 | 70.79 | 67.16 |
| Hindu | 78.53 | 82.98 | 73.89 |
| Christian | 70.91 | 76.22 | 65.52 |
| Religion not stated | 70.91 | 72.03 | 69.81 |
Berhampore Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Berhampore Tehsil is 76.94 k (76,935) with 39.31 k (39,306) males and 37.63 k (37,629) females, which is 17.22% of Berhampore Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 958 females for every 1000 males.
Berhampore Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Berhampore Tehsil is 10.81 k (10,809) with 5.36 k (5,363) males and 5.45 k (5,446) females, which is 2.42% of Berhampore Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1016 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Berhampore
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 955 |
| Urban Area | 968 |
| Rural Area | 951 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Berhampore
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 951 |
| Hindu | 959 |
| Christian | 968 |
| Religion not stated | 991 |
Berhampore Area & Households
The Total Area of Berhampore Tehsil is 278.04 Square KM, with a population density of 1,607 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Berhampore Tehsil are 9 and the Total Number of Villages in Berhampore Tehsil are 138.The Total Number of households in Berhampore Tehsil are 1.06 Lac(1,05,958).
Berhampore Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Berhampore Tehsil, there are about 1.54 Lac (1,54,351) workers, making up nearly 34.54% of the Berhampore Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.31 Lac (1,30,976) are male workers, and about 23.38 k (23,375) are female workers.
Berhampore - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.86 Lac (4,86,465) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.89 Lac (4,88,799) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.91 Lac (4,90,709) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.92 Lac (4,92,312) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.94 Lac (4,93,915) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.96 Lac (4,95,518) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.97 Lac (4,97,121) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.98 Lac (4,98,222) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.99 Lac (4,98,967) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.00 Lac (4,99,713) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.00 Lac (5,00,458) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.01 Lac (5,01,204) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.02 Lac (5,01,944) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Berhampore Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.02 Lac (5,01,944), with a male population of 2.53 Lac (2,53,361) and a female population of 2.49 Lac (2,48,604). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Berhampore Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.