Samserganj Population
As per the 2011 Census, Samserganj Tehsil has a population of 2.84 Lac (2,84,072) with 1.42 Lac (1,42,034) males and 1.42 Lac (1,42,038) females.The sex ratio in Samserganj is 1001, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Samserganj Tehsil is 58.19 k (58,190) which is 20.48% of Samserganj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Samserganj Tehsil is 978 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Samserganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Murshidabad District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Samserganj Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Samserganj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.09 Lac (3,09,231), indicating a 8.86% increased from Samserganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.54 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.56 Lac.
Samserganj Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Samserganj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.11 Lac (3,10,714), projecting a 9.38% increased from Samserganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.54 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.56 Lac.
Samserganj Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Samserganj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.37 Lac (2,37,152), accounting for 83.48% of the Samserganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.18 Lac (1,18,146), and the Muslim female population is around 1.19 Lac (1,19,006).
Samserganj Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Samserganj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 46.52 k (46,522), accounting for 16.38% of the Samserganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 23.68 k (23,679), and the Hindu female population is around 22.84 k (22,843).
Samserganj Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 2,37,152 | 83.48% |
| Hindu | 46,522 | 16.38% |
| Christian | 202 | 0.07% |
| Religion not stated | 173 | 0.06% |
| Buddhist | 10 | 0% |
| Sikh | 7 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 4 | 0% |
| Jain | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSamserganj Urban Population
The Urban population of Samserganj Tehsil is 1.75 Lac (1,75,354), with 87.50 k (87,502) being males and 87.85 k (87,852) being females, making up 61.73% of the Samserganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1004 females for every 1000 males.
Samserganj Rural Population
The Rural population of Samserganj Tehsil is 1.09 Lac (1,08,718), with 54.53 k (54,532) being males and 54.19 k (54,186) being females, making up 38.27% of the Samserganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 994 females for every 1000 males.
Samserganj Literacy Rate
Samserganj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 54.98% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Samserganj Tehsil is 60.42 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Samserganj Tehsil is 49.57 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Samserganj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 55.78%, while in the rural regions of Samserganj Tehsil, it is around 53.7%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Samserganj
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 54.98 | 60.42 | 49.57 |
| Urban Area | 55.78 | 61.26 | 50.36 |
| Rural Area | 53.7 | 59.08 | 48.3 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Samserganj
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 52.79 | 57.9 | 47.76 |
| Hindu | 65.14 | 71.8 | 58.21 |
| Christian | 54.9 | 56.79 | 52.78 |
| Religion not stated | 64.29 | 72.55 | 55.32 |
Samserganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Samserganj Tehsil is 18.40 k (18,399) with 9.34 k (9,337) males and 9.06 k (9,062) females, which is 6.48% of Samserganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 971 females for every 1000 males.
Samserganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Samserganj Tehsil is 164 (164) with 84 (84) males and 80 (80) females, which is 0.06% of Samserganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 953 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Samserganj
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1001 |
| Urban Area | 1004 |
| Rural Area | 994 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Samserganj
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 1008 |
| Hindu | 965 |
| Christian | 888 |
| Religion not stated | 923 |
Samserganj Area & Households
The Total Area of Samserganj Tehsil is 94.76 Square KM, with a population density of 2,998 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Samserganj Tehsil are 11 and the Total Number of Villages in Samserganj Tehsil are 33.The Total Number of households in Samserganj Tehsil are 51.41 k(51,412).
Samserganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Samserganj Tehsil, there are about 1.22 Lac (1,22,491) workers, making up nearly 43.12% of the Samserganj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 64.22 k (64,218) are male workers, and about 58.27 k (58,273) are female workers.
Samserganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.09 Lac (3,09,231) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.11 Lac (3,10,714) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.12 Lac (3,11,928) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.13 Lac (3,12,947) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.14 Lac (3,13,966) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.15 Lac (3,14,985) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.16 Lac (3,16,004) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.17 Lac (3,16,704) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.17 Lac (3,17,178) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.18 Lac (3,17,652) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.18 Lac (3,18,126) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.19 Lac (3,18,600) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.19 Lac (3,19,070) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Samserganj Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.19 Lac (3,19,070), with a male population of 1.57 Lac (1,57,384) and a female population of 1.62 Lac (1,61,802). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Samserganj Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.