Basirhat - I Population
As per the 2011 Census, Basirhat - I Tehsil has a population of 1.72 Lac (1,71,613) with 87.72 k (87,717) males and 83.90 k (83,896) females.The sex ratio in Basirhat - I is 957, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Basirhat - I Tehsil is 21.09 k (21,094) which is 12.29% of Basirhat - I Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Basirhat - I Tehsil is 953 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Basirhat - 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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Basirhat - I Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Basirhat - I Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.87 Lac (1,86,812), indicating a 8.86% increased from Basirhat - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 94.90 k, and the estimated female population is 91.92 k.
Basirhat - I Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Basirhat - I Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.88 Lac (1,87,708), projecting a 9.38% increased from Basirhat - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 95.30 k, and the estimated female population is 92.41 k.
Basirhat - I Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Basirhat - I Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.18 Lac (1,17,617), accounting for 68.54% of the Basirhat - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 59.98 k (59,982), and the Muslim female population is around 57.64 k (57,635).
Basirhat - I Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Basirhat - I Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 53.62 k (53,621), accounting for 31.25% of the Basirhat - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 27.52 k (27,520), and the Hindu female population is around 26.10 k (26,101).
Basirhat - I Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 1,17,617 | 68.54% |
| Hindu | 53,621 | 31.25% |
| Religion not stated | 171 | 0.1% |
| Christian | 160 | 0.09% |
| Sikh | 23 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 13 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 8 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBasirhat - I Urban Population
The Urban population of Basirhat - I Tehsil is 21.09 k (21,093), with 10.79 k (10,787) being males and 10.31 k (10,306) being females, making up 12.29% of the Basirhat - I total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 956 females for every 1000 males.
Basirhat - I Rural Population
The Rural population of Basirhat - I Tehsil is 1.51 Lac (1,50,520), with 76.93 k (76,930) being males and 73.59 k (73,590) being females, making up 87.71% of the Basirhat - I total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Basirhat - I Literacy Rate
Basirhat - I Tehsil has a literacy rate of 72.1% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Basirhat - I Tehsil is 75.86 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Basirhat - I Tehsil is 68.18 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Basirhat - I Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 72.16%, while in the rural regions of Basirhat - I Tehsil, it is around 72.1%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Basirhat - I
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.1 | 75.86 | 68.18 |
| Urban Area | 72.16 | 76.65 | 67.46 |
| Rural Area | 72.1 | 75.74 | 68.28 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Basirhat - I
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 69.33 | 72.32 | 66.22 |
| Hindu | 77.88 | 83.17 | 72.32 |
| Religion not stated | 73.48 | 78.21 | 66.67 |
| Christian | 78.03 | 82.43 | 72.41 |
Basirhat - I Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Basirhat - I Tehsil is 22.07 k (22,070) with 11.34 k (11,344) males and 10.73 k (10,726) females, which is 12.86% of Basirhat - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 946 females for every 1000 males.
Basirhat - I Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Basirhat - I Tehsil is 1.27 k (1,268) with 655 (655) males and 613 (613) females, which is 0.74% of Basirhat - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 936 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Basirhat - I
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 957 |
| Urban Area | 956 |
| Rural Area | 957 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Basirhat - I
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 961 |
| Hindu | 949 |
| Religion not stated | 728 |
| Christian | 778 |
Basirhat - I Area & Households
The Total Area of Basirhat - I Tehsil is 105.64 Square KM, with a population density of 1,625 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Basirhat - I Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Basirhat - I Tehsil are 60.The Total Number of households in Basirhat - I Tehsil are 38.03 k(38,033).
Basirhat - I Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Basirhat - I Tehsil, there are about 63.50 k (63,503) workers, making up nearly 37% of the Basirhat - I Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 51.78 k (51,783) are male workers, and about 11.72 k (11,720) are female workers.
Basirhat - I - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.87 Lac (1,86,812) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.88 Lac (1,87,708) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.88 Lac (1,88,442) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.89 Lac (1,89,057) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.90 Lac (1,89,673) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.90 Lac (1,90,288) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.91 Lac (1,90,904) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.91 Lac (1,91,327) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.92 Lac (1,91,613) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.92 Lac (1,91,899) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.92 Lac (1,92,186) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.92 Lac (1,92,472) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.93 Lac (1,92,756) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Basirhat - I Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.93 Lac (1,92,756), with a male population of 97.20 k (97,197) and a female population of 95.57 k (95,570). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Basirhat - I Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.