Contai - I Population
As per the 2011 Census, Contai - I Tehsil has a population of 1.71 Lac (1,70,894) with 88.11 k (88,105) males and 82.79 k (82,789) females.The sex ratio in Contai - I is 940, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Contai - I Tehsil is 18.12 k (18,122) which is 10.6% of Contai - I Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Contai - I Tehsil is 956 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Contai - I Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Purba Medinipur District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Contai - I Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Contai - I Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.86 Lac (1,86,029), indicating a 8.86% increased from Contai - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 95.32 k, and the estimated female population is 90.71 k.
Contai - I Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Contai - I Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.87 Lac (1,86,922), projecting a 9.38% increased from Contai - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 95.72 k, and the estimated female population is 91.19 k.
Contai - I Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Contai - I Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.55 Lac (1,55,161), accounting for 90.79% of the Contai - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 80.15 k (80,151), and the Hindu female population is around 75.01 k (75,010).
Contai - I Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Contai - I Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 15.40 k (15,397), accounting for 9.01% of the Contai - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.78 k (7,783), and the Muslim female population is around 7.61 k (7,614).
Contai - I Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,55,161 | 90.79% |
| Muslim | 15,397 | 9.01% |
| Religion not stated | 209 | 0.12% |
| Christian | 98 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 11 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 8 | 0% |
| Jain | 7 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationContai - I Urban Population
The Urban population of Contai - I Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Contai - I total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Contai - I Rural Population
The Rural population of Contai - I Tehsil is 1.71 Lac (1,70,894), with 88.11 k (88,105) being males and 82.79 k (82,789) being females, making up 100% of the Contai - I total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 940 females for every 1000 males.
Contai - I Literacy Rate
Contai - I Tehsil has a literacy rate of 89.32% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Contai - I Tehsil is 94.57 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Contai - I Tehsil is 83.73 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Contai - I Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Contai - I Tehsil, it is around 89.32%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Contai - I
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 89.32 | 94.57 | 83.73 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 89.32 | 94.57 | 83.73 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Contai - I
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 90.36 | 95.42 | 84.93 |
| Muslim | 78.56 | 85.4 | 71.62 |
| Religion not stated | 83.53 | 93.1 | 73.49 |
| Christian | 92.13 | 93.62 | 90.48 |
Contai - I Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Contai - I Tehsil is 23.56 k (23,562) with 12.16 k (12,162) males and 11.40 k (11,400) females, which is 13.79% of Contai - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 938 females for every 1000 males.
Contai - I Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Contai - I Tehsil is 92 (92) with 48 (48) males and 44 (44) females, which is 0.05% of Contai - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 917 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Contai - I
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 940 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 940 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Contai - I
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 936 |
| Muslim | 979 |
| Religion not stated | 972 |
| Christian | 922 |
Contai - I Area & Households
The Total Area of Contai - I Tehsil is 162.24 Square KM, with a population density of 1,053 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Contai - I Tehsil are 225.The Total Number of households in Contai - I Tehsil are 37.07 k(37,073).
Contai - I Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Contai - I Tehsil, there are about 61.70 k (61,698) workers, making up nearly 36.1% of the Contai - I Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 51.15 k (51,146) are male workers, and about 10.55 k (10,552) are female workers.
Contai - I - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.86 Lac (1,86,029) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.87 Lac (1,86,922) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.88 Lac (1,87,652) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.88 Lac (1,88,265) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.89 Lac (1,88,878) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.89 Lac (1,89,491) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.90 Lac (1,90,104) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.91 Lac (1,90,525) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.91 Lac (1,90,810) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.91 Lac (1,91,095) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.91 Lac (1,91,381) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.92 Lac (1,91,666) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.92 Lac (1,91,949) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Contai - I Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.92 Lac (1,91,949), with a male population of 97.63 k (97,627) and a female population of 94.31 k (94,309). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Contai - I Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.