Dantan - II Population

As per the 2011 Census, Dantan - II Tehsil has a population of 1.55 Lac (1,55,017) with 79.54 k (79,543) males and 75.47 k (75,474) females.The sex ratio in Dantan - II is 949, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dantan - II Tehsil is 17.92 k (17,923) which is 11.56% of Dantan - II Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dantan - II Tehsil is 954 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Dantan - II Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Paschim Medinipur District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.

1.55 Lac

Toatl Population

79.54 k

Male Population

75.47 k

Female Population

Dantan - II Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Dantan - II Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.69 Lac (1,68,746), indicating a 8.86% increased from Dantan - II's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 86.05 k, and the estimated female population is 82.69 k.

Dantan - II Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Dantan - II Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.70 Lac (1,69,556), projecting a 9.38% increased from Dantan - II's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 86.42 k, and the estimated female population is 83.14 k.

Dantan - II Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Dantan - II Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.28 Lac (1,27,932), accounting for 82.53% of the Dantan - II Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 65.75 k (65,752), and the Hindu female population is around 62.18 k (62,180).

Dantan - II Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dantan - II Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 26.45 k (26,451), accounting for 17.06% of the Dantan - II Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 13.48 k (13,478), and the Muslim female population is around 12.97 k (12,973).

Dantan - II Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,27,93282.53%
Muslim26,45117.06%
Christian3780.24%
Religion not stated1470.09%
Other religions and persuasions970.06%
Sikh70%
Buddhist40%
Jain10%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Dantan - II Urban Population

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

Dantan - II Rural Population

The Rural population of Dantan - II Tehsil is 1.55 Lac (1,55,017), with 79.54 k (79,543) being males and 75.47 k (75,474) being females, making up 100% of the Dantan - II total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 949 females for every 1000 males.

Dantan - II Literacy Rate

Dantan - II Tehsil has a literacy rate of 82.45% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dantan - II Tehsil is 89.07 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dantan - II Tehsil is 75.48 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Dantan - II Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Dantan - II Tehsil, it is around 82.45%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dantan - II

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 82.45 89.07 75.48
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 82.45 89.07 75.48

Literacy Rate by Religion in Dantan - II

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 84.13 90.7 77.19
Muslim 74.07 80.74 67.13
Christian 71.74 82.21 61.01
Religion not stated 75.65 86.79 66.13

Dantan - II Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dantan - II Tehsil is 13.83 k (13,828) with 7.18 k (7,178) males and 6.65 k (6,650) females, which is 8.92% of Dantan - II Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 927 females for every 1000 males.

Dantan - II Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dantan - II Tehsil is 10.86 k (10,861) with 5.39 k (5,392) males and 5.47 k (5,469) females, which is 7.01% of Dantan - II Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1015 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dantan - II

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 949
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 949

Sex Ratio by Religion in Dantan - II

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 946
Muslim 963
Christian 969
Religion not stated 1162

Dantan - II Area & Households

The Total Area of Dantan - II Tehsil is 187.17 Square KM, with a population density of 828 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Dantan - II Tehsil are 128.The Total Number of households in Dantan - II Tehsil are 32.81 k(32,809).

Dantan - II Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Dantan - II Tehsil, there are about 55.91 k (55,914) workers, making up nearly 36.07% of the Dantan - II Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 46.48 k (46,479) are male workers, and about 9.44 k (9,435) are female workers.

Dantan - II - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.69 Lac (1,68,746) 8.86%
2025 1.70 Lac (1,69,556) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 1.70 Lac (1,70,218) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 1.71 Lac (1,70,774) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 1.71 Lac (1,71,330) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 1.72 Lac (1,71,886) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 1.72 Lac (1,72,443) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 1.73 Lac (1,72,825) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 1.73 Lac (1,73,083) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 1.73 Lac (1,73,342) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 1.74 Lac (1,73,600) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 1.74 Lac (1,73,859) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 1.74 Lac (1,74,116) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Dantan - II Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.74 Lac (1,74,116), with a male population of 88.14 k (88,140) and a female population of 85.98 k (85,976). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Dantan - II Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Dantan - II Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Dantan - II is 1.55 Lac (1,55,017).

The estimated population of Dantan - II in 2024 is approximately 1.69 Lac (1,68,746).

Hindu constitute 82.53% of Dantan - II population, amounting to approximately 1.28 Lac (1,27,932) people.

Muslim constitute 17.06% of Dantan - II population, totaling around 26.45 k (26,451) people.

Hindu: 82.53%, Muslim: 17.06%, Christian: 0.24%, Religion not stated: 0.09%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.06%, Sikh: 0%, Buddhist: 0%, Jain: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Dantan - II is 13.83 k (8.92%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 10.86 k (7.01%).

In Dantan - II, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.55 Lac (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dantan - II is 82.45%, with male literacy at 89.07% and female literacy at 75.48%.

The sex ratio in Dantan - II is 949 females for every 1000 males.

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