Gaighata Population
As per the 2011 Census, Gaighata Tehsil has a population of 3.30 Lac (3,30,287) with 1.69 Lac (1,69,216) males and 1.61 Lac (1,61,071) females.The sex ratio in Gaighata is 952, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gaighata Tehsil is 29.23 k (29,228) which is 8.85% of Gaighata Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gaighata Tehsil is 976 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Gaighata 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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Gaighata Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Gaighata Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.60 Lac (3,59,539), indicating a 8.86% increased from Gaighata's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.83 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.76 Lac.
Gaighata Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Gaighata Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.61 Lac (3,61,264), projecting a 9.38% increased from Gaighata's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.84 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.77 Lac.
Gaighata Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Gaighata Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.08 Lac (3,08,073), accounting for 93.27% of the Gaighata Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.58 Lac (1,58,044), and the Hindu female population is around 1.50 Lac (1,50,029).
Gaighata Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Gaighata Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 21.20 k (21,198), accounting for 6.42% of the Gaighata Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 10.67 k (10,673), and the Muslim female population is around 10.53 k (10,525).
Gaighata Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,08,073 | 93.27% |
| Muslim | 21,198 | 6.42% |
| Christian | 770 | 0.23% |
| Religion not stated | 148 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 41 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 28 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 23 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 6 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGaighata Urban Population
The Urban population of Gaighata Tehsil is 64.76 k (64,761), with 32.72 k (32,716) being males and 32.05 k (32,045) being females, making up 19.61% of the Gaighata total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 980 females for every 1000 males.
Gaighata Rural Population
The Rural population of Gaighata Tehsil is 2.66 Lac (2,65,526), with 1.37 Lac (1,36,500) being males and 1.29 Lac (1,29,026) being females, making up 80.39% of the Gaighata total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 946 females for every 1000 males.
Gaighata Literacy Rate
Gaighata Tehsil has a literacy rate of 82.32% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gaighata Tehsil is 86.89 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gaighata Tehsil is 77.51 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Gaighata Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.12%, while in the rural regions of Gaighata Tehsil, it is around 81.39%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gaighata
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82.32 | 86.89 | 77.51 |
| Urban Area | 86.12 | 90.11 | 82.04 |
| Rural Area | 81.39 | 86.12 | 76.37 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Gaighata
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 82.97 | 87.62 | 78.05 |
| Muslim | 72.45 | 75.67 | 69.2 |
| Christian | 87.29 | 90.24 | 84.59 |
| Religion not stated | 80.99 | 85.07 | 75.93 |
Gaighata Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gaighata Tehsil is 1.62 Lac (1,62,281) with 82.88 k (82,882) males and 79.40 k (79,399) females, which is 49.13% of Gaighata Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 958 females for every 1000 males.
Gaighata Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gaighata Tehsil is 5.80 k (5,797) with 2.89 k (2,889) males and 2.91 k (2,908) females, which is 1.76% of Gaighata Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1007 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gaighata
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 952 |
| Urban Area | 980 |
| Rural Area | 946 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Gaighata
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 950 |
| Muslim | 987 |
| Christian | 1070 |
| Religion not stated | 762 |
Gaighata Area & Households
The Total Area of Gaighata Tehsil is 254.85 Square KM, with a population density of 1,296 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gaighata Tehsil are 7 and the Total Number of Villages in Gaighata Tehsil are 100.The Total Number of households in Gaighata Tehsil are 79.50 k(79,503).
Gaighata Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Gaighata Tehsil, there are about 1.22 Lac (1,21,719) workers, making up nearly 36.85% of the Gaighata Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.02 Lac (1,01,581) are male workers, and about 20.14 k (20,138) are female workers.
Gaighata - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.60 Lac (3,59,539) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.61 Lac (3,61,264) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.63 Lac (3,62,675) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.64 Lac (3,63,860) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.65 Lac (3,65,045) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.66 Lac (3,66,229) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.67 Lac (3,67,414) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.68 Lac (3,68,228) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.69 Lac (3,68,779) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.69 Lac (3,69,330) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.70 Lac (3,69,881) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.70 Lac (3,70,432) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.71 Lac (3,70,979) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Gaighata Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.71 Lac (3,70,979), with a male population of 1.88 Lac (1,87,504) and a female population of 1.83 Lac (1,83,483). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Gaighata Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.