Barasat - I Population
As per the 2011 Census, Barasat - I Tehsil has a population of 2.95 Lac (2,94,628) with 1.51 Lac (1,50,919) males and 1.44 Lac (1,43,709) females.The sex ratio in Barasat - I is 953, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Barasat - I Tehsil is 31.33 k (31,333) which is 10.63% of Barasat - I Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Barasat - I Tehsil is 940 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Barasat - I Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the North Twenty Four Parganas District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Barasat - I Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Barasat - I Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.21 Lac (3,20,722), indicating a 8.86% increased from Barasat - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.63 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.57 Lac.
Barasat - I Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Barasat - I Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.22 Lac (3,22,260), projecting a 9.38% increased from Barasat - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.64 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.58 Lac.
Barasat - I Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Barasat - I Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.63 Lac (1,63,302), accounting for 55.43% of the Barasat - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 83.51 k (83,512), and the Hindu female population is around 79.79 k (79,790).
Barasat - I Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Barasat - I Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.30 Lac (1,29,870), accounting for 44.08% of the Barasat - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 66.70 k (66,695), and the Muslim female population is around 63.18 k (63,175).
Barasat - I Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,63,302 | 55.43% |
| Muslim | 1,29,870 | 44.08% |
| Christian | 778 | 0.26% |
| Religion not stated | 480 | 0.16% |
| Buddhist | 115 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 56 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 20 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 7 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBarasat - I Urban Population
The Urban population of Barasat - I Tehsil is 1.19 Lac (1,19,402), with 60.68 k (60,681) being males and 58.72 k (58,721) being females, making up 40.53% of the Barasat - I total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Barasat - I Rural Population
The Rural population of Barasat - I Tehsil is 1.75 Lac (1,75,226), with 90.24 k (90,238) being males and 84.99 k (84,988) being females, making up 59.47% of the Barasat - I total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 942 females for every 1000 males.
Barasat - I Literacy Rate
Barasat - I Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.5% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Barasat - I Tehsil is 84.42 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Barasat - I Tehsil is 78.44 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Barasat - I Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.67%, while in the rural regions of Barasat - I Tehsil, it is around 79.29%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Barasat - I
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 81.5 | 84.42 | 78.44 |
| Urban Area | 84.67 | 88.15 | 81.09 |
| Rural Area | 79.29 | 81.86 | 76.57 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Barasat - I
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 84.52 | 88.41 | 80.46 |
| Muslim | 77.49 | 79.16 | 75.72 |
| Christian | 87.26 | 88.63 | 85.84 |
| Religion not stated | 82.99 | 87.57 | 79.56 |
Barasat - I Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Barasat - I Tehsil is 47.03 k (47,026) with 23.97 k (23,966) males and 23.06 k (23,060) females, which is 15.96% of Barasat - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 963 females for every 1000 males.
Barasat - I Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Barasat - I Tehsil is 2.55 k (2,546) with 1.28 k (1,281) males and 1.27 k (1,265) females, which is 0.86% of Barasat - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 988 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Barasat - I
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 953 |
| Urban Area | 968 |
| Rural Area | 942 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Barasat - I
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 956 |
| Muslim | 948 |
| Christian | 975 |
| Religion not stated | 1243 |
Barasat - I Area & Households
The Total Area of Barasat - I Tehsil is 98.24 Square KM, with a population density of 2,999 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Barasat - I Tehsil are 12 and the Total Number of Villages in Barasat - I Tehsil are 70.The Total Number of households in Barasat - I Tehsil are 67.90 k(67,898).
Barasat - I Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Barasat - I Tehsil, there are about 1.04 Lac (1,04,446) workers, making up nearly 35.45% of the Barasat - I Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 88.44 k (88,438) are male workers, and about 16.01 k (16,008) are female workers.
Barasat - I - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.21 Lac (3,20,722) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.22 Lac (3,22,260) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.24 Lac (3,23,520) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.25 Lac (3,24,576) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.26 Lac (3,25,633) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.27 Lac (3,26,690) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.28 Lac (3,27,747) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.28 Lac (3,28,473) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.29 Lac (3,28,964) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.29 Lac (3,29,456) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.30 Lac (3,29,947) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.30 Lac (3,30,439) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.31 Lac (3,30,927) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Barasat - I Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.31 Lac (3,30,927), with a male population of 1.67 Lac (1,67,230) and a female population of 1.64 Lac (1,63,706). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Barasat - I Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.