Villages In Bongaon Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Bongaon Population

As per the 2011 Census, Bongaon Tehsil has a population of 3.81 Lac (3,80,903) with 1.96 Lac (1,96,487) males and 1.84 Lac (1,84,416) females.The sex ratio in Bongaon is 939, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bongaon Tehsil is 37.21 k (37,209) which is 9.77% of Bongaon Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bongaon Tehsil is 963 females for every 1000 males.

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

3.81 Lac

Toatl Population

1.96 Lac

Male Population

1.84 Lac

Female Population

Bongaon Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Bongaon Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.15 Lac (4,14,637), indicating a 8.86% increased from Bongaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.13 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.02 Lac.

Bongaon Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Bongaon Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.17 Lac (4,16,627), projecting a 9.38% increased from Bongaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.13 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.03 Lac.

Bongaon Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Bongaon Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.98 Lac (2,97,755), accounting for 78.17% of the Bongaon Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.54 Lac (1,53,986), and the Hindu female population is around 1.44 Lac (1,43,769).

Bongaon Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bongaon Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 79.34 k (79,338), accounting for 20.83% of the Bongaon Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 40.70 k (40,696), and the Muslim female population is around 38.64 k (38,642).

Bongaon Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu2,97,75578.17%
Muslim79,33820.83%
Religion not stated1,5010.39%
Christian1,1940.31%
Other religions and persuasions9480.25%
Sikh970.03%
Buddhist470.01%
Jain230.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Bongaon Urban Population

The Urban population of Bongaon Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Bongaon total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Bongaon Rural Population

The Rural population of Bongaon Tehsil is 3.81 Lac (3,80,903), with 1.96 Lac (1,96,487) being males and 1.84 Lac (1,84,416) being females, making up 100% of the Bongaon total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 939 females for every 1000 males.

Bongaon Literacy Rate

Bongaon Tehsil has a literacy rate of 79.71% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bongaon Tehsil is 84.27 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bongaon Tehsil is 74.84 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Bongaon Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Bongaon Tehsil, it is around 79.71%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bongaon

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 79.71 84.27 74.84
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 79.71 84.27 74.84

Literacy Rate by Religion in Bongaon

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 81.13 86.2 75.69
Muslim 74.41 76.74 71.96
Religion not stated 76.22 87.1 68.25
Christian 81.23 86.17 76.71

Bongaon Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bongaon Tehsil is 1.78 Lac (1,77,503) with 91.76 k (91,763) males and 85.74 k (85,740) females, which is 46.6% of Bongaon Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 935 females for every 1000 males.

Bongaon Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bongaon Tehsil is 13.77 k (13,765) with 6.97 k (6,969) males and 6.80 k (6,796) females, which is 3.61% of Bongaon Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 976 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bongaon

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 939
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 939

Sex Ratio by Religion in Bongaon

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 934
Muslim 950
Religion not stated 1303
Christian 1077

Bongaon Area & Households

The Total Area of Bongaon Tehsil is 343.8 Square KM, with a population density of 1,108 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Bongaon Tehsil are 150.The Total Number of households in Bongaon Tehsil are 90.77 k(90,774).

Bongaon Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bongaon Tehsil, there are about 1.38 Lac (1,38,304) workers, making up nearly 36.31% of the Bongaon Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.17 Lac (1,16,681) are male workers, and about 21.62 k (21,623) are female workers.

Bongaon - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 4.15 Lac (4,14,637) 8.86%
2025 4.17 Lac (4,16,627) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 4.18 Lac (4,18,255) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 4.20 Lac (4,19,621) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 4.21 Lac (4,20,987) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 4.22 Lac (4,22,353) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 4.24 Lac (4,23,720) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 4.25 Lac (4,24,658) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 4.25 Lac (4,25,294) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 4.26 Lac (4,25,929) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 4.27 Lac (4,26,565) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 4.27 Lac (4,27,200) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 4.28 Lac (4,27,831) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Bongaon Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.28 Lac (4,27,831), with a male population of 2.18 Lac (2,17,722) and a female population of 2.10 Lac (2,10,077). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Bongaon Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Bongaon Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Bongaon is 3.81 Lac (3,80,903).

The estimated population of Bongaon in 2024 is approximately 4.15 Lac (4,14,637).

Hindu constitute 78.17% of Bongaon population, amounting to approximately 2.98 Lac (2,97,755) people.

Muslim constitute 20.83% of Bongaon population, totaling around 79.34 k (79,338) people.

Hindu: 78.17%, Muslim: 20.83%, Religion not stated: 0.39%, Christian: 0.31%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.25%, Sikh: 0.03%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Jain: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Bongaon is 1.78 Lac (46.6%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 13.77 k (3.61%).

In Bongaon, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 3.81 Lac (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bongaon is 79.71%, with male literacy at 84.27% and female literacy at 74.84%.

The sex ratio in Bongaon is 939 females for every 1000 males.

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