Kandi Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kandi Tehsil has a population of 2.20 Lac (2,20,145) with 1.13 Lac (1,12,789) males and 1.07 Lac (1,07,356) females.The sex ratio in Kandi is 952, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kandi Tehsil is 29.22 k (29,223) which is 13.27% of Kandi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kandi Tehsil is 964 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kandi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Murshidabad District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Kandi Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kandi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.40 Lac (2,39,642), indicating a 8.86% increased from Kandi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.22 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.18 Lac.
Kandi Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kandi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.41 Lac (2,40,792), projecting a 9.38% increased from Kandi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.23 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.18 Lac.
Kandi Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Kandi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.34 Lac (1,33,522), accounting for 60.65% of the Kandi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 68.11 k (68,105), and the Muslim female population is around 65.42 k (65,417).
Kandi Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Kandi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 85.46 k (85,464), accounting for 38.82% of the Kandi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 44.08 k (44,082), and the Hindu female population is around 41.38 k (41,382).
Kandi Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 1,33,522 | 60.65% |
| Hindu | 85,464 | 38.82% |
| Christian | 737 | 0.33% |
| Religion not stated | 218 | 0.1% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 181 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 13 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 6 | 0% |
| Jain | 4 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKandi Urban Population
The Urban population of Kandi Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Kandi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Kandi Rural Population
The Rural population of Kandi Tehsil is 2.20 Lac (2,20,145), with 1.13 Lac (1,12,789) being males and 1.07 Lac (1,07,356) being females, making up 100% of the Kandi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 952 females for every 1000 males.
Kandi Literacy Rate
Kandi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 65.13% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kandi Tehsil is 71.66 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kandi Tehsil is 58.25 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kandi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Kandi Tehsil, it is around 65.13%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kandi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65.13 | 71.66 | 58.25 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 65.13 | 71.66 | 58.25 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kandi
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 62.91 | 69.03 | 56.53 |
| Hindu | 68.57 | 75.6 | 61.05 |
| Christian | 53.64 | 65.53 | 41.8 |
| Religion not stated | 56.8 | 65.91 | 46.91 |
Kandi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kandi Tehsil is 35.86 k (35,859) with 18.43 k (18,425) males and 17.43 k (17,434) females, which is 16.29% of Kandi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 947 females for every 1000 males.
Kandi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kandi Tehsil is 3.39 k (3,390) with 1.68 k (1,676) males and 1.71 k (1,714) females, which is 1.54% of Kandi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1023 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kandi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 952 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 952 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kandi
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 961 |
| Hindu | 939 |
| Christian | 930 |
| Religion not stated | 947 |
Kandi Area & Households
The Total Area of Kandi Tehsil is 217.7 Square KM, with a population density of 1,011 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Kandi Tehsil are 93.The Total Number of households in Kandi Tehsil are 48.96 k(48,963).
Kandi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kandi Tehsil, there are about 70.41 k (70,410) workers, making up nearly 31.98% of the Kandi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 61.86 k (61,863) are male workers, and about 8.55 k (8,547) are female workers.
Kandi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.40 Lac (2,39,642) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.41 Lac (2,40,792) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.42 Lac (2,41,733) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.43 Lac (2,42,522) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.43 Lac (2,43,312) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.44 Lac (2,44,102) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.45 Lac (2,44,891) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.45 Lac (2,45,434) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.46 Lac (2,45,801) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.46 Lac (2,46,168) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.47 Lac (2,46,536) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.47 Lac (2,46,903) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.47 Lac (2,47,268) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kandi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.47 Lac (2,47,268), with a male population of 1.25 Lac (1,24,979) and a female population of 1.22 Lac (1,22,294). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Kandi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.