Ghatal Population
As per the 2011 Census, Ghatal Tehsil has a population of 2.20 Lac (2,19,555) with 1.13 Lac (1,13,199) males and 1.06 Lac (1,06,356) females.The sex ratio in Ghatal is 940, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ghatal Tehsil is 25.55 k (25,546) which is 11.64% of Ghatal Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ghatal Tehsil is 960 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ghatal Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Paschim Medinipur District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Ghatal Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Ghatal Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.39 Lac (2,39,000), indicating a 8.86% increased from Ghatal's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.22 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.17 Lac.
Ghatal Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Ghatal Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.40 Lac (2,40,147), projecting a 9.38% increased from Ghatal's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.23 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.17 Lac.
Ghatal Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Ghatal Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.97 Lac (1,97,488), accounting for 89.95% of the Ghatal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.02 Lac (1,01,807), and the Hindu female population is around 95.68 k (95,681).
Ghatal Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Ghatal Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 21.45 k (21,450), accounting for 9.77% of the Ghatal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 11.09 k (11,086), and the Muslim female population is around 10.36 k (10,364).
Ghatal Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,97,488 | 89.95% |
| Muslim | 21,450 | 9.77% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 347 | 0.16% |
| Religion not stated | 184 | 0.08% |
| Christian | 52 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 20 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 10 | 0% |
| Jain | 4 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGhatal Urban Population
The Urban population of Ghatal Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Ghatal total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Ghatal Rural Population
The Rural population of Ghatal Tehsil is 2.20 Lac (2,19,555), with 1.13 Lac (1,13,199) being males and 1.06 Lac (1,06,356) being females, making up 100% of the Ghatal total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 940 females for every 1000 males.
Ghatal Literacy Rate
Ghatal Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.08% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ghatal Tehsil is 88.34 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ghatal Tehsil is 73.33 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Ghatal Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Ghatal Tehsil, it is around 81.08%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ghatal
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 81.08 | 88.34 | 73.33 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 81.08 | 88.34 | 73.33 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Ghatal
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 81.07 | 88.44 | 73.21 |
| Muslim | 81.33 | 87.37 | 74.83 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 71.67 | 88.51 | 54.48 |
| Religion not stated | 74.1 | 81.25 | 68 |
Ghatal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ghatal Tehsil is 72.24 k (72,243) with 36.87 k (36,866) males and 35.38 k (35,377) females, which is 32.9% of Ghatal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 960 females for every 1000 males.
Ghatal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ghatal Tehsil is 3.86 k (3,861) with 1.94 k (1,943) males and 1.92 k (1,918) females, which is 1.76% of Ghatal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 988 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ghatal
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 940 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 940 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Ghatal
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 940 |
| Muslim | 935 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1042 |
| Religion not stated | 1091 |
Ghatal Area & Households
The Total Area of Ghatal Tehsil is 215.51 Square KM, with a population density of 1,019 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Ghatal Tehsil are 145.The Total Number of households in Ghatal Tehsil are 46.39 k(46,385).
Ghatal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Ghatal Tehsil, there are about 86.57 k (86,573) workers, making up nearly 39.43% of the Ghatal Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 70.64 k (70,644) are male workers, and about 15.93 k (15,929) are female workers.
Ghatal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.39 Lac (2,39,000) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.40 Lac (2,40,147) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.41 Lac (2,41,085) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.42 Lac (2,41,872) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.43 Lac (2,42,660) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.43 Lac (2,43,448) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.44 Lac (2,44,235) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.45 Lac (2,44,776) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.45 Lac (2,45,142) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.46 Lac (2,45,509) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.46 Lac (2,45,875) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.46 Lac (2,46,241) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.47 Lac (2,46,605) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ghatal Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.47 Lac (2,46,605), with a male population of 1.25 Lac (1,25,433) and a female population of 1.21 Lac (1,21,155). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Ghatal Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.