Minakhan Population
As per the 2011 Census, Minakhan Tehsil has a population of 1.99 Lac (1,99,084) with 1.02 Lac (1,01,827) males and 97.26 k (97,257) females.The sex ratio in Minakhan is 956, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Minakhan Tehsil is 27.65 k (27,645) which is 13.89% of Minakhan Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Minakhan Tehsil is 962 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Minakhan 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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Minakhan Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Minakhan Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.17 Lac (2,16,716), indicating a 8.86% increased from Minakhan's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.10 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.07 Lac.
Minakhan Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Minakhan Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.18 Lac (2,17,756), projecting a 9.38% increased from Minakhan's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.11 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.07 Lac.
Minakhan Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Minakhan Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.03 Lac (1,02,733), accounting for 51.6% of the Minakhan Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 52.03 k (52,026), and the Muslim female population is around 50.71 k (50,707).
Minakhan Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Minakhan Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 95.09 k (95,091), accounting for 47.76% of the Minakhan Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 49.17 k (49,170), and the Hindu female population is around 45.92 k (45,921).
Minakhan Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 1,02,733 | 51.6% |
| Hindu | 95,091 | 47.76% |
| Christian | 1,031 | 0.52% |
| Religion not stated | 117 | 0.06% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 83 | 0.04% |
| Jain | 11 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 10 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 8 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMinakhan Urban Population
The Urban population of Minakhan Tehsil is 7.11 k (7,111), with 3.69 k (3,686) being males and 3.43 k (3,425) being females, making up 3.57% of the Minakhan total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 930 females for every 1000 males.
Minakhan Rural Population
The Rural population of Minakhan Tehsil is 1.92 Lac (1,91,973), with 98.14 k (98,141) being males and 93.83 k (93,832) being females, making up 96.43% of the Minakhan total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Minakhan Literacy Rate
Minakhan Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.33% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Minakhan Tehsil is 77.2 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Minakhan Tehsil is 65.17 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Minakhan Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.15%, while in the rural regions of Minakhan Tehsil, it is around 71.11%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Minakhan
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71.33 | 77.2 | 65.17 |
| Urban Area | 77.15 | 82.76 | 71.09 |
| Rural Area | 71.11 | 76.99 | 64.96 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Minakhan
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 71.5 | 75.81 | 67.09 |
| Hindu | 71.04 | 78.53 | 62.99 |
| Christian | 80.39 | 83.51 | 77.17 |
| Religion not stated | 64.52 | 76.74 | 54 |
Minakhan Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Minakhan Tehsil is 60.58 k (60,578) with 31.44 k (31,438) males and 29.14 k (29,140) females, which is 30.43% of Minakhan Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 927 females for every 1000 males.
Minakhan Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Minakhan Tehsil is 18.56 k (18,564) with 9.46 k (9,458) males and 9.11 k (9,106) females, which is 9.32% of Minakhan Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 963 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Minakhan
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 956 |
| Urban Area | 930 |
| Rural Area | 957 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Minakhan
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 975 |
| Hindu | 934 |
| Christian | 979 |
| Religion not stated | 1167 |
Minakhan Area & Households
The Total Area of Minakhan Tehsil is 157.65 Square KM, with a population density of 1,263 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Minakhan Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Minakhan Tehsil are 73.The Total Number of households in Minakhan Tehsil are 43.76 k(43,756).
Minakhan Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Minakhan Tehsil, there are about 68.33 k (68,327) workers, making up nearly 34.32% of the Minakhan Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 56.88 k (56,877) are male workers, and about 11.45 k (11,450) are female workers.
Minakhan - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.17 Lac (2,16,716) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.18 Lac (2,17,756) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.19 Lac (2,18,607) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.19 Lac (2,19,321) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.20 Lac (2,20,035) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.21 Lac (2,20,749) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.21 Lac (2,21,463) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.22 Lac (2,21,954) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.22 Lac (2,22,286) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.23 Lac (2,22,618) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.23 Lac (2,22,950) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.23 Lac (2,23,282) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.24 Lac (2,23,612) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Minakhan Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.24 Lac (2,23,612), with a male population of 1.13 Lac (1,12,832) and a female population of 1.11 Lac (1,10,790). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Minakhan Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.