Rajarhat Population

As per the 2011 Census, Rajarhat Tehsil has a population of 1.90 Lac (1,89,893) with 97.62 k (97,623) males and 92.27 k (92,270) females.The sex ratio in Rajarhat is 946, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rajarhat Tehsil is 22.00 k (22,003) which is 11.59% of Rajarhat Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rajarhat Tehsil is 936 females for every 1000 males.

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

Rajarhat Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Rajarhat Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.07 Lac (2,06,711), indicating a 8.86% increased from Rajarhat's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.06 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.01 Lac.

Rajarhat Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Rajarhat Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.08 Lac (2,07,703), projecting a 9.38% increased from Rajarhat's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.06 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.02 Lac.

Rajarhat Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Rajarhat Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.13 Lac (1,12,824), accounting for 59.41% of the Rajarhat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 58.04 k (58,038), and the Hindu female population is around 54.79 k (54,786).

Rajarhat Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Rajarhat Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 75.75 k (75,753), accounting for 39.89% of the Rajarhat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 38.95 k (38,948), and the Muslim female population is around 36.81 k (36,805).

Rajarhat Religion Wise Population

Rajarhat Urban Population

The Urban population of Rajarhat Tehsil is 1.00 Lac (1,00,286), with 51.50 k (51,502) being males and 48.78 k (48,784) being females, making up 52.81% of the Rajarhat total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 948 females for every 1000 males.

Rajarhat Rural Population

The Rural population of Rajarhat Tehsil is 89.61 k (89,607), with 46.12 k (46,121) being males and 43.49 k (43,486) being females, making up 47.19% of the Rajarhat total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 943 females for every 1000 males.

Rajarhat Literacy Rate

Rajarhat Tehsil has a literacy rate of 83.13% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rajarhat Tehsil is 87.25 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rajarhat Tehsil is 78.78 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Rajarhat Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.21%, while in the rural regions of Rajarhat Tehsil, it is around 81.93%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rajarhat

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	83.13	87.25	78.78
Urban Area	84.21	88.13	80.06
Rural Area	81.93	86.27	77.35

Literacy Rate by Religion in Rajarhat

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	85.06	89.85	80.01
Muslim	80.06	83.15	76.79
Christian	87.16	91.22	82.89
Religion not stated	84.38	92.14	79.25

Rajarhat Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rajarhat Tehsil is 66.55 k (66,551) with 34.21 k (34,209) males and 32.34 k (32,342) females, which is 35.05% of Rajarhat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 946 females for every 1000 males.

Rajarhat Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rajarhat Tehsil is 1.17 k (1,174) with 592 (592) males and 582 (582) females, which is 0.62% of Rajarhat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 984 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rajarhat

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	946
Urban Area	948
Rural Area	943

Sex Ratio by Religion in Rajarhat

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	944
Muslim	945
Christian	950
Religion not stated	1405

Rajarhat Area & Households

The Total Area of Rajarhat Tehsil is 88.46 Square KM, with a population density of 2,147 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rajarhat Tehsil are 9 and the Total Number of Villages in Rajarhat Tehsil are 31.The Total Number of households in Rajarhat Tehsil are 42.91 k(42,910).

Rajarhat Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Rajarhat Tehsil, there are about 63.60 k (63,601) workers, making up nearly 33.49% of the Rajarhat Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 54.92 k (54,922) are male workers, and about 8.68 k (8,679) are female workers.

Rajarhat - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Rajarhat Census Frequently Asked Questions