Dantan - I Population
As per the 2011 Census, Dantan - I Tehsil has a population of 1.72 Lac (1,72,107) with 87.60 k (87,601) males and 84.51 k (84,506) females.The sex ratio in Dantan - I is 965, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dantan - I Tehsil is 20.30 k (20,299) which is 11.79% of Dantan - I Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dantan - I Tehsil is 961 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Dantan - I Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Paschim Medinipur District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Dantan - I Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Dantan - I Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.87 Lac (1,87,350), indicating a 8.86% increased from Dantan - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 94.77 k, and the estimated female population is 92.59 k.
Dantan - I Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Dantan - I Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.88 Lac (1,88,249), projecting a 9.38% increased from Dantan - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 95.18 k, and the estimated female population is 93.09 k.
Dantan - I Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Dantan - I Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.60 Lac (1,60,254), accounting for 93.11% of the Dantan - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 81.55 k (81,552), and the Hindu female population is around 78.70 k (78,702).
Dantan - I Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dantan - I Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 9.72 k (9,716), accounting for 5.65% of the Dantan - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.98 k (4,980), and the Muslim female population is around 4.74 k (4,736).
Dantan - I Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,60,254 | 93.11% |
| Muslim | 9,716 | 5.65% |
| Christian | 1,724 | 1% |
| Religion not stated | 298 | 0.17% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 72 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 22 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 11 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 10 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDantan - I Urban Population
The Urban population of Dantan - I Tehsil is 6.19 k (6,186), with 3.14 k (3,135) being males and 3.05 k (3,051) being females, making up 3.59% of the Dantan - I total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 974 females for every 1000 males.
Dantan - I Rural Population
The Rural population of Dantan - I Tehsil is 1.66 Lac (1,65,921), with 84.47 k (84,466) being males and 81.46 k (81,455) being females, making up 96.41% of the Dantan - I total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 965 females for every 1000 males.
Dantan - I Literacy Rate
Dantan - I Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.57% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dantan - I Tehsil is 82.02 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dantan - I Tehsil is 64.82 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Dantan - I Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 73.46%, while in the rural regions of Dantan - I Tehsil, it is around 73.58%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dantan - I
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.57 | 82.02 | 64.82 |
| Urban Area | 73.46 | 81.11 | 65.71 |
| Rural Area | 73.58 | 82.05 | 64.79 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Dantan - I
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 74.57 | 82.82 | 66.01 |
| Muslim | 58.45 | 68.96 | 47.57 |
| Christian | 60.62 | 74.4 | 46.96 |
| Religion not stated | 75 | 91.07 | 60.94 |
Dantan - I Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dantan - I Tehsil is 29.24 k (29,235) with 14.76 k (14,761) males and 14.47 k (14,474) females, which is 16.99% of Dantan - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 981 females for every 1000 males.
Dantan - I Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dantan - I Tehsil is 28.18 k (28,183) with 14.10 k (14,098) males and 14.09 k (14,085) females, which is 16.38% of Dantan - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dantan - I
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 965 |
| Urban Area | 974 |
| Rural Area | 965 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Dantan - I
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 966 |
| Muslim | 952 |
| Christian | 998 |
| Religion not stated | 1056 |
Dantan - I Area & Households
The Total Area of Dantan - I Tehsil is 257.16 Square KM, with a population density of 669 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dantan - I Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Dantan - I Tehsil are 198.The Total Number of households in Dantan - I Tehsil are 38.26 k(38,259).
Dantan - I Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dantan - I Tehsil, there are about 63.50 k (63,504) workers, making up nearly 36.9% of the Dantan - I Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 49.30 k (49,303) are male workers, and about 14.20 k (14,201) are female workers.
Dantan - I - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.87 Lac (1,87,350) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.88 Lac (1,88,249) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.89 Lac (1,88,984) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.90 Lac (1,89,602) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.90 Lac (1,90,219) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.91 Lac (1,90,836) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.91 Lac (1,91,454) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.92 Lac (1,91,878) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.92 Lac (1,92,165) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.92 Lac (1,92,452) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.93 Lac (1,92,739) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.93 Lac (1,93,026) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.93 Lac (1,93,311) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dantan - I Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.93 Lac (1,93,311), with a male population of 97.07 k (97,069) and a female population of 96.27 k (96,265). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Dantan - I Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.