Sandeshkhali - I Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sandeshkhali - I Tehsil has a population of 1.64 Lac (1,64,465) with 83.93 k (83,925) males and 80.54 k (80,540) females.The sex ratio in Sandeshkhali - I is 960, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sandeshkhali - I Tehsil is 22.39 k (22,394) which is 13.62% of Sandeshkhali - I Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sandeshkhali - I Tehsil is 936 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.64 Lac

Toatl Population

83.93 k

Male Population

80.54 k

Female Population

Sandeshkhali - I Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sandeshkhali - I Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.79 Lac (1,79,031), indicating a 8.86% increased from Sandeshkhali - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 90.80 k, and the estimated female population is 88.24 k.

Sandeshkhali - I Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sandeshkhali - I Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.80 Lac (1,79,890), projecting a 9.38% increased from Sandeshkhali - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 91.18 k, and the estimated female population is 88.72 k.

Sandeshkhali - I Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Sandeshkhali - I Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.14 Lac (1,13,793), accounting for 69.19% of the Sandeshkhali - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 58.34 k (58,339), and the Hindu female population is around 55.45 k (55,454).

Sandeshkhali - I Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sandeshkhali - I Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 50.03 k (50,029), accounting for 30.42% of the Sandeshkhali - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 25.25 k (25,254), and the Muslim female population is around 24.78 k (24,775).

Sandeshkhali - I Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,13,79369.19%
Muslim50,02930.42%
Christian3530.21%
Religion not stated2580.16%
Other religions and persuasions120.01%
Buddhist80%
Jain70%
Sikh50%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Sandeshkhali - I Urban Population

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

Sandeshkhali - I Rural Population

The Rural population of Sandeshkhali - I Tehsil is 1.64 Lac (1,64,465), with 83.93 k (83,925) being males and 80.54 k (80,540) being females, making up 100% of the Sandeshkhali - I total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Sandeshkhali - I Literacy Rate

Sandeshkhali - I Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.08% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sandeshkhali - I Tehsil is 78.09 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sandeshkhali - I Tehsil is 63.8 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sandeshkhali - I Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Sandeshkhali - I Tehsil, it is around 71.08%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sandeshkhali - I

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 71.08 78.09 63.8
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 71.08 78.09 63.8

Literacy Rate by Religion in Sandeshkhali - I

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 71.8 79.66 63.54
Muslim 69.28 74.19 64.33
Christian 76.25 79.88 71.85
Religion not stated 75.68 86.21 66.33

Sandeshkhali - I Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sandeshkhali - I Tehsil is 50.81 k (50,812) with 26.32 k (26,321) males and 24.49 k (24,491) females, which is 30.9% of Sandeshkhali - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 931 females for every 1000 males.

Sandeshkhali - I Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sandeshkhali - I Tehsil is 42.67 k (42,674) with 21.64 k (21,635) males and 21.04 k (21,039) females, which is 25.95% of Sandeshkhali - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 973 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sandeshkhali - I

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 960
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 960

Sex Ratio by Religion in Sandeshkhali - I

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 951
Muslim 982
Christian 878
Religion not stated 1032

Sandeshkhali - I Area & Households

The Total Area of Sandeshkhali - I Tehsil is 188.98 Square KM, with a population density of 870 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Sandeshkhali - I Tehsil are 30.The Total Number of households in Sandeshkhali - I Tehsil are 37.34 k(37,344).

Sandeshkhali - I Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sandeshkhali - I Tehsil, there are about 61.01 k (61,005) workers, making up nearly 37.09% of the Sandeshkhali - I Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 46.90 k (46,901) are male workers, and about 14.10 k (14,104) are female workers.

Sandeshkhali - I - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.79 Lac (1,79,031) 8.86%
2025 1.80 Lac (1,79,890) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 1.81 Lac (1,80,593) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 1.81 Lac (1,81,183) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 1.82 Lac (1,81,773) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 1.82 Lac (1,82,363) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 1.83 Lac (1,82,953) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 1.83 Lac (1,83,358) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 1.84 Lac (1,83,632) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 1.84 Lac (1,83,907) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 1.84 Lac (1,84,181) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 1.84 Lac (1,84,455) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 1.85 Lac (1,84,728) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Sandeshkhali - I Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.85 Lac (1,84,728), with a male population of 93.00 k (92,995) and a female population of 91.75 k (91,747). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Sandeshkhali - I Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Sandeshkhali - I Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Sandeshkhali - I is 1.64 Lac (1,64,465).

The estimated population of Sandeshkhali - I in 2024 is approximately 1.79 Lac (1,79,031).

Hindu constitute 69.19% of Sandeshkhali - I population, amounting to approximately 1.14 Lac (1,13,793) people.

Muslim constitute 30.42% of Sandeshkhali - I population, totaling around 50.03 k (50,029) people.

Hindu: 69.19%, Muslim: 30.42%, Christian: 0.21%, Religion not stated: 0.16%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0%, Jain: 0%, Sikh: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Sandeshkhali - I is 50.81 k (30.9%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 42.67 k (25.95%).

In Sandeshkhali - I, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.64 Lac (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sandeshkhali - I is 71.08%, with male literacy at 78.09% and female literacy at 63.8%.

The sex ratio in Sandeshkhali - I is 960 females for every 1000 males.

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