Barasat - II Population

As per the 2011 Census, Barasat - II Tehsil has a population of 2.01 Lac (2,00,918) with 1.04 Lac (1,04,253) males and 96.67 k (96,665) females.The sex ratio in Barasat - II is 928, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Barasat - II Tehsil is 26.31 k (26,305) which is 13.09% of Barasat - II Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Barasat - II Tehsil is 957 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Barasat - II Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the North Twenty Four Parganas District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.

Barasat - II Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Barasat - II Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.19 Lac (2,18,712), indicating a 8.86% increased from Barasat - II's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.13 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.06 Lac.

Barasat - II Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Barasat - II Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.20 Lac (2,19,762), projecting a 9.38% increased from Barasat - II's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.13 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.06 Lac.

Barasat - II Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Barasat - II Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.48 Lac (1,48,296), accounting for 73.81% of the Barasat - II Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 76.82 k (76,820), and the Muslim female population is around 71.48 k (71,476).

Barasat - II Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Barasat - II Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 52.11 k (52,105), accounting for 25.93% of the Barasat - II Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 27.18 k (27,177), and the Hindu female population is around 24.93 k (24,928).

Barasat - II Religion Wise Population

Barasat - II Urban Population

The Urban population of Barasat - II Tehsil is 11.99 k (11,994), with 6.02 k (6,018) being males and 5.98 k (5,976) being females, making up 5.97% of the Barasat - II total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 994 females for every 1000 males.

Barasat - II Rural Population

The Rural population of Barasat - II Tehsil is 1.89 Lac (1,88,924), with 98.24 k (98,235) being males and 90.69 k (90,689) being females, making up 94.03% of the Barasat - II total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 924 females for every 1000 males.

Barasat - II Literacy Rate

Barasat - II Tehsil has a literacy rate of 77.71% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Barasat - II Tehsil is 81.5 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Barasat - II Tehsil is 73.6 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Barasat - II Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 70.77%, while in the rural regions of Barasat - II Tehsil, it is around 78.15%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Barasat - II

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	77.71	81.5	73.6
Urban Area	70.77	73.94	67.57
Rural Area	78.15	81.96	74

Literacy Rate by Religion in Barasat - II

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Muslim	78.15	81.06	75
Hindu	76.59	82.79	69.81
Religion not stated	61.83	69.51	55.77
Christian	78.05	82.35	72.09

Barasat - II Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Barasat - II Tehsil is 21.03 k (21,029) with 10.86 k (10,864) males and 10.17 k (10,165) females, which is 10.47% of Barasat - II Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 936 females for every 1000 males.

Barasat - II Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Barasat - II Tehsil is 2.56 k (2,556) with 1.37 k (1,367) males and 1.19 k (1,189) females, which is 1.27% of Barasat - II Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 870 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Barasat - II

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	928
Urban Area	994
Rural Area	924

Sex Ratio by Religion in Barasat - II

Religion	Sex Ratio
Muslim	931
Hindu	918
Religion not stated	1327
Christian	775

Barasat - II Area & Households

The Total Area of Barasat - II Tehsil is 124.29 Square KM, with a population density of 1,617 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Barasat - II Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Barasat - II Tehsil are 77.The Total Number of households in Barasat - II Tehsil are 41.94 k(41,939).

Barasat - II Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Barasat - II Tehsil, there are about 66.14 k (66,139) workers, making up nearly 32.92% of the Barasat - II Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 59.22 k (59,216) are male workers, and about 6.92 k (6,923) are female workers.

Barasat - II - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

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