Chandipur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chandipur Tehsil has a population of 1.88 Lac (1,88,119) with 97.12 k (97,123) males and 91.00 k (90,996) females.The sex ratio in Chandipur is 937, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chandipur Tehsil is 23.11 k (23,106) which is 12.28% of Chandipur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chandipur Tehsil is 934 females for every 1000 males.

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

Chandipur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chandipur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.05 Lac (2,04,780), indicating a 8.86% increased from Chandipur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.05 Lac, and the estimated female population is 99.70 k.

Chandipur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chandipur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.06 Lac (2,05,762), projecting a 9.38% increased from Chandipur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.06 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.00 Lac.

Chandipur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Chandipur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.62 Lac (1,61,915), accounting for 86.07% of the Chandipur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 83.62 k (83,619), and the Hindu female population is around 78.30 k (78,296).

Chandipur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chandipur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 26.06 k (26,063), accounting for 13.85% of the Chandipur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 13.43 k (13,427), and the Muslim female population is around 12.64 k (12,636).

Chandipur Religion Wise Population

Chandipur Urban Population

The Urban population of Chandipur Tehsil is 11.42 k (11,415), with 5.78 k (5,781) being males and 5.63 k (5,634) being females, making up 6.07% of the Chandipur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 975 females for every 1000 males.

Chandipur Rural Population

The Rural population of Chandipur Tehsil is 1.77 Lac (1,76,704), with 91.34 k (91,342) being males and 85.36 k (85,362) being females, making up 93.93% of the Chandipur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 935 females for every 1000 males.

Chandipur Literacy Rate

Chandipur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 87.81% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chandipur Tehsil is 92.38 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chandipur Tehsil is 82.93 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Chandipur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.12%, while in the rural regions of Chandipur Tehsil, it is around 87.91%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chandipur

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	87.81	92.38	82.93
Urban Area	86.12	91.07	80.97
Rural Area	87.91	92.46	83.05

Literacy Rate by Religion in Chandipur

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	89.06	93.55	84.27
Muslim	79.53	84.66	74.09
Religion not stated	85.11	79.17	91.3
Christian	90.7	95.83	84.21

Chandipur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chandipur Tehsil is 19.10 k (19,095) with 9.85 k (9,853) males and 9.24 k (9,242) females, which is 10.15% of Chandipur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 938 females for every 1000 males.

Chandipur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chandipur Tehsil is 200 (200) with 102 (102) males and 98 (98) females, which is 0.11% of Chandipur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chandipur

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	937
Urban Area	975
Rural Area	935

Sex Ratio by Religion in Chandipur

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	937
Muslim	942
Religion not stated	883
Christian	770

Chandipur Area & Households

The Total Area of Chandipur Tehsil is 161 Square KM, with a population density of 1,168 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chandipur Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Chandipur Tehsil are 112.The Total Number of households in Chandipur Tehsil are 40.17 k(40,168).

Chandipur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chandipur Tehsil, there are about 67.90 k (67,904) workers, making up nearly 36.1% of the Chandipur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 54.75 k (54,749) are male workers, and about 13.16 k (13,155) are female workers.

Chandipur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Chandipur Census Frequently Asked Questions