Jhargram Population
As per the 2011 Census, Jhargram Tehsil has a population of 1.70 Lac (1,70,097) with 85.97 k (85,970) males and 84.13 k (84,127) females.The sex ratio in Jhargram is 979, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jhargram Tehsil is 20.33 k (20,331) which is 11.95% of Jhargram Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jhargram Tehsil is 980 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Jhargram Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Paschim Medinipur District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Jhargram Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Jhargram Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.85 Lac (1,85,162), indicating a 8.86% increased from Jhargram's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 93.01 k, and the estimated female population is 92.17 k.
Jhargram Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Jhargram Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.86 Lac (1,86,050), projecting a 9.38% increased from Jhargram's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 93.40 k, and the estimated female population is 92.67 k.
Jhargram Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Jhargram Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.55 Lac (1,54,823), accounting for 91.02% of the Jhargram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 78.35 k (78,353), and the Hindu female population is around 76.47 k (76,470).
Jhargram Other religions and persuasions Population
Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Jhargram Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 7.93 k (7,933), accounting for 4.66% of the Jhargram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 3.95 k (3,952), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 3.98 k (3,981).
Jhargram Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,54,823 | 91.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 7,933 | 4.66% |
| Muslim | 6,296 | 3.7% |
| Religion not stated | 799 | 0.47% |
| Christian | 179 | 0.11% |
| Sikh | 37 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 16 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 14 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationJhargram Urban Population
The Urban population of Jhargram Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Jhargram total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Jhargram Rural Population
The Rural population of Jhargram Tehsil is 1.70 Lac (1,70,097), with 85.97 k (85,970) being males and 84.13 k (84,127) being females, making up 100% of the Jhargram total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 979 females for every 1000 males.
Jhargram Literacy Rate
Jhargram Tehsil has a literacy rate of 72.23% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jhargram Tehsil is 80.55 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jhargram Tehsil is 63.73 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jhargram Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Jhargram Tehsil, it is around 72.23%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jhargram
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.23 | 80.55 | 63.73 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 72.23 | 80.55 | 63.73 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Jhargram
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 72.8 | 80.9 | 64.5 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 65.27 | 77.31 | 53.28 |
| Muslim | 67.32 | 76.01 | 58.75 |
| Religion not stated | 67.47 | 77.06 | 57.41 |
Jhargram Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jhargram Tehsil is 25.22 k (25,220) with 12.74 k (12,738) males and 12.48 k (12,482) females, which is 14.83% of Jhargram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 980 females for every 1000 males.
Jhargram Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jhargram Tehsil is 38.63 k (38,625) with 19.22 k (19,215) males and 19.41 k (19,410) females, which is 22.71% of Jhargram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1011 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jhargram
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 979 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 979 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Jhargram
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 976 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1008 |
| Muslim | 1011 |
| Religion not stated | 912 |
Jhargram Area & Households
The Total Area of Jhargram Tehsil is 517.85 Square KM, with a population density of 328 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Jhargram Tehsil are 604.The Total Number of households in Jhargram Tehsil are 37.86 k(37,864).
Jhargram Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Jhargram Tehsil, there are about 78.37 k (78,368) workers, making up nearly 46.07% of the Jhargram Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 49.98 k (49,979) are male workers, and about 28.39 k (28,389) are female workers.
Jhargram - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.85 Lac (1,85,162) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.86 Lac (1,86,050) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.87 Lac (1,86,777) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.87 Lac (1,87,387) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.88 Lac (1,87,997) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.89 Lac (1,88,608) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.89 Lac (1,89,218) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.90 Lac (1,89,637) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.90 Lac (1,89,921) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.90 Lac (1,90,204) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.90 Lac (1,90,488) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.91 Lac (1,90,772) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.91 Lac (1,91,054) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Jhargram Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.91 Lac (1,91,054), with a male population of 95.26 k (95,261) and a female population of 95.83 k (95,833). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Jhargram Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.