Kharagpur - I Population in 2025
In 2025, Kharagpur - I Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.82 Lac (2,82,241), indicating a 9.38% increased from Kharagpur - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.42 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.40 Lac.
Kharagpur - I Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Kharagpur - I Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.83 Lac (2,83,344), projecting a 9.81% increased from Kharagpur - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.43 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.40 Lac.
Kharagpur - I Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Kharagpur - I Tehsil has a population of 2.58 Lac (2,58,040) with 1.31 Lac (1,31,073) males and 1.27 Lac (1,26,967) females.The sex ratio in Kharagpur - I is 969, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kharagpur - I Tehsil is 28.68 k (28,677) which is 11.11% of Kharagpur - I Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kharagpur - I Tehsil is 967 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kharagpur - I Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Paschim Medinipur District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Kharagpur - I Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kharagpur - I Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.30 Lac (2,29,786), accounting for 89.05% of the Kharagpur - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.17 Lac (1,16,736), and the Hindu female population is around 1.13 Lac (1,13,050).
Kharagpur - I Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kharagpur - I Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 21.20 k (21,200), accounting for 8.22% of the Kharagpur - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 10.87 k (10,871), and the Muslim female population is around 10.33 k (10,329).
Kharagpur - I Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,29,786 | 89.05% |
| Muslim | 21,200 | 8.22% |
| Christian | 3,899 | 1.51% |
| Religion not stated | 1,259 | 0.49% |
| Buddhist | 869 | 0.34% |
| Sikh | 544 | 0.21% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 447 | 0.17% |
| Jain | 36 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKharagpur - I Urban Population
The Urban population of Kharagpur - I Tehsil is 92.08 k (92,079), with 46.58 k (46,584) being males and 45.50 k (45,495) being females, making up 35.68% of the Kharagpur - I total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 977 females for every 1000 males.
Kharagpur - I Rural Population
The Rural population of Kharagpur - I Tehsil is 1.66 Lac (1,65,961), with 84.49 k (84,489) being males and 81.47 k (81,472) being females, making up 64.32% of the Kharagpur - I total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 965 females for every 1000 males.
Kharagpur - I Literacy Rate
Kharagpur - I Tehsil has a literacy rate of 77.06% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kharagpur - I Tehsil is 84.29 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kharagpur - I Tehsil is 69.6 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kharagpur - I Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.97%, while in the rural regions of Kharagpur - I Tehsil, it is around 74.24%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kharagpur - I
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77.06 | 84.29 | 69.6 |
| Urban Area | 81.97 | 87.41 | 76.41 |
| Rural Area | 74.24 | 82.51 | 65.65 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kharagpur - I
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 77.76 | 85.17 | 70.12 |
| Muslim | 66.07 | 72.15 | 59.65 |
| Christian | 83.24 | 89.13 | 77.72 |
| Religion not stated | 86.27 | 91.34 | 82.01 |
Kharagpur - I Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kharagpur - I Tehsil is 46.43 k (46,431) with 23.18 k (23,180) males and 23.25 k (23,251) females, which is 17.99% of Kharagpur - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1004 females for every 1000 males.
Kharagpur - I Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kharagpur - I Tehsil is 42.45 k (42,453) with 21.19 k (21,193) males and 21.26 k (21,260) females, which is 16.45% of Kharagpur - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1004 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kharagpur - I
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 969 |
| Urban Area | 977 |
| Rural Area | 965 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kharagpur - I
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 969 |
| Muslim | 951 |
| Christian | 1087 |
| Religion not stated | 1145 |
Kharagpur - I Area & Households
The Total Area of Kharagpur - I Tehsil is 229.05 Square KM, with a population density of 1,127 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kharagpur - I Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Kharagpur - I Tehsil are 268.The Total Number of households in Kharagpur - I Tehsil are 58.34 k(58,335).
Kharagpur - I Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kharagpur - I Tehsil, there are about 97.88 k (97,883) workers, making up nearly 37.93% of the Kharagpur - I Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 72.75 k (72,751) are male workers, and about 25.13 k (25,132) are female workers.
Kharagpur - I - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.82 Lac (2,82,241) | 9.38% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.83 Lac (2,83,344) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.84 Lac (2,84,269) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.85 Lac (2,85,195) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.86 Lac (2,86,120) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.87 Lac (2,87,046) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.88 Lac (2,87,682) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.88 Lac (2,88,112) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.89 Lac (2,88,543) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.89 Lac (2,88,973) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.89 Lac (2,89,404) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.90 Lac (2,89,831) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kharagpur - I Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.90 Lac (2,89,831), with a male population of 1.45 Lac (1,45,239) and a female population of 1.45 Lac (1,44,634). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Kharagpur - I Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.27%.