Chapra Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chapra Tehsil has a population of 3.11 Lac (3,10,652) with 1.60 Lac (1,59,736) males and 1.51 Lac (1,50,916) females.The sex ratio in Chapra is 945, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chapra Tehsil is 37.95 k (37,953) which is 12.22% of Chapra Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chapra Tehsil is 964 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Chapra Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Nadia District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.

3.11 Lac

Toatl Population

1.60 Lac

Male Population

1.51 Lac

Female Population

Chapra Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chapra Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.38 Lac (3,38,165), indicating a 8.86% increased from Chapra's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.73 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.65 Lac.

Chapra Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chapra Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.40 Lac (3,39,787), projecting a 9.38% increased from Chapra's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.74 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.66 Lac.

Chapra Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Chapra Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.86 Lac (1,85,506), accounting for 59.72% of the Chapra Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 94.94 k (94,939), and the Muslim female population is around 90.57 k (90,567).

Chapra Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Chapra Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.15 Lac (1,15,396), accounting for 37.15% of the Chapra Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 59.83 k (59,825), and the Hindu female population is around 55.57 k (55,571).

Chapra Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Muslim1,85,50659.72%
Hindu1,15,39637.15%
Christian9,4673.05%
Religion not stated1770.06%
Sikh540.02%
Jain290.01%
Buddhist190.01%
Other religions and persuasions40%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Chapra Urban Population

The Urban population of Chapra Tehsil is 14.12 k (14,123), with 7.16 k (7,161) being males and 6.96 k (6,962) being females, making up 4.55% of the Chapra total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 973 females for every 1000 males.

Chapra Rural Population

The Rural population of Chapra Tehsil is 2.97 Lac (2,96,529), with 1.53 Lac (1,52,575) being males and 1.44 Lac (1,43,954) being females, making up 95.45% of the Chapra total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 944 females for every 1000 males.

Chapra Literacy Rate

Chapra Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.28% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chapra Tehsil is 70.3 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chapra Tehsil is 66.13 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Chapra Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.5%, while in the rural regions of Chapra Tehsil, it is around 67.73%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chapra

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 68.28 70.3 66.13
Urban Area 79.5 82.48 76.44
Rural Area 67.73 69.72 65.62

Literacy Rate by Religion in Chapra

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Muslim 65.62 66.45 64.73
Hindu 71.61 75.72 67.16
Christian 77.88 75.86 79.96
Religion not stated 78.79 83.08 74.63

Chapra Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chapra Tehsil is 49.25 k (49,252) with 25.22 k (25,222) males and 24.03 k (24,030) females, which is 15.85% of Chapra Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 953 females for every 1000 males.

Chapra Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chapra Tehsil is 2.03 k (2,027) with 1.07 k (1,069) males and 958 (958) females, which is 0.65% of Chapra Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 897 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chapra

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 945
Urban Area 973
Rural Area 944

Sex Ratio by Religion in Chapra

Religion Sex Ratio
Muslim 954
Hindu 929
Christian 966
Religion not stated 989

Chapra Area & Households

The Total Area of Chapra Tehsil is 301.47 Square KM, with a population density of 1,030 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chapra Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Chapra Tehsil are 83.The Total Number of households in Chapra Tehsil are 69.60 k(69,598).

Chapra Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chapra Tehsil, there are about 98.58 k (98,583) workers, making up nearly 31.73% of the Chapra Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 90.11 k (90,112) are male workers, and about 8.47 k (8,471) are female workers.

Chapra - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 3.38 Lac (3,38,165) 8.86%
2025 3.40 Lac (3,39,787) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 3.41 Lac (3,41,115) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 3.42 Lac (3,42,229) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 3.43 Lac (3,43,343) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 3.44 Lac (3,44,458) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 3.46 Lac (3,45,572) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 3.46 Lac (3,46,338) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 3.47 Lac (3,46,856) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 3.47 Lac (3,47,374) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 3.48 Lac (3,47,892) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 3.48 Lac (3,48,410) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 3.49 Lac (3,48,925) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Chapra Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.49 Lac (3,48,925), with a male population of 1.77 Lac (1,77,000) and a female population of 1.72 Lac (1,71,915). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Chapra Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Chapra Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Chapra is 3.11 Lac (3,10,652).

The estimated population of Chapra in 2024 is approximately 3.38 Lac (3,38,165).

Muslim constitute 59.72% of Chapra population, amounting to approximately 1.86 Lac (1,85,506) people.

Hindu constitute 37.15% of Chapra population, totaling around 1.15 Lac (1,15,396) people.

Muslim: 59.72%, Hindu: 37.15%, Christian: 3.05%, Religion not stated: 0.06%, Sikh: 0.02%, Jain: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Chapra is 49.25 k (15.85%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.03 k (0.65%).

In Chapra, 14.12 k (4.55%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.97 Lac (95.45%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chapra is 68.28%, with male literacy at 70.3% and female literacy at 66.13%.

The sex ratio in Chapra is 945 females for every 1000 males.

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