Egra - I Population

As per the 2011 Census, Egra - I Tehsil has a population of 1.67 Lac (1,67,163) with 86.46 k (86,458) males and 80.71 k (80,705) females.The sex ratio in Egra - I is 934, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Egra - I Tehsil is 18.87 k (18,870) which is 11.29% of Egra - I Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Egra - I Tehsil is 927 females for every 1000 males.

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

Egra - I Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Egra - I Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.82 Lac (1,81,968), indicating a 8.86% increased from Egra - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 93.54 k, and the estimated female population is 88.43 k.

Egra - I Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Egra - I Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.83 Lac (1,82,841), projecting a 9.38% increased from Egra - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 93.93 k, and the estimated female population is 88.90 k.

Egra - I Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Egra - I Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.42 Lac (1,42,451), accounting for 85.22% of the Egra - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 73.74 k (73,741), and the Hindu female population is around 68.71 k (68,710).

Egra - I Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Egra - I Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 24.54 k (24,539), accounting for 14.68% of the Egra - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 12.63 k (12,629), and the Muslim female population is around 11.91 k (11,910).

Egra - I Religion Wise Population

Egra - I Urban Population

The Urban population of Egra - I Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Egra - I total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Egra - I Rural Population

The Rural population of Egra - I Tehsil is 1.67 Lac (1,67,163), with 86.46 k (86,458) being males and 80.71 k (80,705) being females, making up 100% of the Egra - I total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 934 females for every 1000 males.

Egra - I Literacy Rate

Egra - I Tehsil has a literacy rate of 82.83% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Egra - I Tehsil is 89.78 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Egra - I Tehsil is 75.4 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Egra - I Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Egra - I Tehsil, it is around 82.83%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Egra - I

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	82.83	89.78	75.4
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	82.83	89.78	75.4

Literacy Rate by Religion in Egra - I

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	85.18	91.91	77.95
Muslim	68.27	76.38	59.73
Christian	77.14	91.67	61.76
Religion not stated	83.64	100	68.97

Egra - I Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Egra - I Tehsil is 15.46 k (15,461) with 7.95 k (7,952) males and 7.51 k (7,509) females, which is 9.25% of Egra - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 945 females for every 1000 males.

Egra - I Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Egra - I Tehsil is 2.62 k (2,617) with 1.35 k (1,350) males and 1.27 k (1,267) females, which is 1.57% of Egra - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 939 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Egra - I

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	934
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	934

Sex Ratio by Religion in Egra - I

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	932
Muslim	944
Christian	953
Religion not stated	1130

Egra - I Area & Households

The Total Area of Egra - I Tehsil is 210.54 Square KM, with a population density of 794 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Egra - I Tehsil are 133.The Total Number of households in Egra - I Tehsil are 35.27 k(35,273).

Egra - I Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Egra - I Tehsil, there are about 72.98 k (72,979) workers, making up nearly 43.66% of the Egra - I Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 54.26 k (54,263) are male workers, and about 18.72 k (18,716) are female workers.

Egra - I - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Egra - I Census Frequently Asked Questions