Kaliganj Population in 2025
In 2025, Kaliganj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.66 Lac (3,66,288), indicating a 9.38% increased from Kaliganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.87 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.80 Lac.
Kaliganj Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Kaliganj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.68 Lac (3,67,720), projecting a 9.81% increased from Kaliganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.87 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.80 Lac.
Kaliganj Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Kaliganj Tehsil has a population of 3.35 Lac (3,34,881) with 1.72 Lac (1,71,912) males and 1.63 Lac (1,62,969) females.The sex ratio in Kaliganj is 948, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kaliganj Tehsil is 41.47 k (41,473) which is 12.38% of Kaliganj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kaliganj Tehsil is 967 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kaliganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Nadia District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Kaliganj Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Kaliganj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.96 Lac (1,95,935), accounting for 58.51% of the Kaliganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.00 Lac (1,00,285), and the Muslim female population is around 95.65 k (95,650).
Kaliganj Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Kaliganj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.39 Lac (1,38,509), accounting for 41.36% of the Kaliganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 71.38 k (71,380), and the Hindu female population is around 67.13 k (67,129).
Kaliganj Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 1,95,935 | 58.51% |
| Hindu | 1,38,509 | 41.36% |
| Religion not stated | 194 | 0.06% |
| Christian | 128 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 67 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 23 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 14 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 11 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKaliganj Urban Population
The Urban population of Kaliganj Tehsil is 28.68 k (28,684), with 14.68 k (14,678) being males and 14.01 k (14,006) being females, making up 8.57% of the Kaliganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 955 females for every 1000 males.
Kaliganj Rural Population
The Rural population of Kaliganj Tehsil is 3.06 Lac (3,06,197), with 1.57 Lac (1,57,234) being males and 1.49 Lac (1,48,963) being females, making up 91.43% of the Kaliganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Kaliganj Literacy Rate
Kaliganj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.11% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kaliganj Tehsil is 69.04 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kaliganj Tehsil is 63.02 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kaliganj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 76.56%, while in the rural regions of Kaliganj Tehsil, it is around 65.1%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kaliganj
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66.11 | 69.04 | 63.02 |
| Urban Area | 76.56 | 80.22 | 72.72 |
| Rural Area | 65.1 | 67.96 | 62.08 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kaliganj
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 62.43 | 64.35 | 60.42 |
| Hindu | 71.06 | 75.3 | 66.55 |
| Religion not stated | 71.79 | 79.31 | 62.32 |
| Christian | 65.49 | 66.67 | 63.41 |
Kaliganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kaliganj Tehsil is 50.98 k (50,979) with 26.27 k (26,272) males and 24.71 k (24,707) females, which is 15.22% of Kaliganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 941 females for every 1000 males.
Kaliganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kaliganj Tehsil is 1.64 k (1,642) with 855 (855) males and 787 (787) females, which is 0.49% of Kaliganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 921 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kaliganj
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 948 |
| Urban Area | 955 |
| Rural Area | 948 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kaliganj
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 954 |
| Hindu | 941 |
| Religion not stated | 702 |
| Christian | 581 |
Kaliganj Area & Households
The Total Area of Kaliganj Tehsil is 330.48 Square KM, with a population density of 1,013 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kaliganj Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Kaliganj Tehsil are 125.The Total Number of households in Kaliganj Tehsil are 78.43 k(78,432).
Kaliganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kaliganj Tehsil, there are about 1.04 Lac (1,03,923) workers, making up nearly 31.03% of the Kaliganj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 95.49 k (95,486) are male workers, and about 8.44 k (8,437) are female workers.
Kaliganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.66 Lac (3,66,288) | 9.38% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.68 Lac (3,67,720) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.69 Lac (3,68,921) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.70 Lac (3,70,122) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.71 Lac (3,71,323) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.73 Lac (3,72,525) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.73 Lac (3,73,350) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.74 Lac (3,73,908) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.74 Lac (3,74,467) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.75 Lac (3,75,026) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.76 Lac (3,75,584) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.76 Lac (3,76,139) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kaliganj Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.76 Lac (3,76,139), with a male population of 1.90 Lac (1,90,491) and a female population of 1.86 Lac (1,85,646). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Kaliganj Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.27%.