Kolaghat Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kolaghat Tehsil has a population of 2.90 Lac (2,90,124) with 1.50 Lac (1,50,246) males and 1.40 Lac (1,39,878) females.The sex ratio in Kolaghat is 931, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kolaghat Tehsil is 31.45 k (31,450) which is 10.84% of Kolaghat Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kolaghat Tehsil is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kolaghat Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Purba Medinipur District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Kolaghat Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kolaghat Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.16 Lac (3,15,819), indicating a 8.86% increased from Kolaghat's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.63 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.53 Lac.
Kolaghat Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kolaghat Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.17 Lac (3,17,334), projecting a 9.38% increased from Kolaghat's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.63 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.54 Lac.
Kolaghat Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kolaghat Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.27 Lac (2,27,164), accounting for 78.3% of the Kolaghat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.17 Lac (1,17,499), and the Hindu female population is around 1.10 Lac (1,09,665).
Kolaghat Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kolaghat Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 62.37 k (62,369), accounting for 21.5% of the Kolaghat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 32.43 k (32,433), and the Muslim female population is around 29.94 k (29,936).
Kolaghat Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,27,164 | 78.3% |
| Muslim | 62,369 | 21.5% |
| Jain | 316 | 0.11% |
| Religion not stated | 141 | 0.05% |
| Christian | 79 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 38 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 10 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 7 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKolaghat Urban Population
The Urban population of Kolaghat Tehsil is 50.48 k (50,478), with 25.96 k (25,963) being males and 24.52 k (24,515) being females, making up 17.4% of the Kolaghat total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 945 females for every 1000 males.
Kolaghat Rural Population
The Rural population of Kolaghat Tehsil is 2.40 Lac (2,39,646), with 1.24 Lac (1,24,283) being males and 1.15 Lac (1,15,363) being females, making up 82.6% of the Kolaghat total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 929 females for every 1000 males.
Kolaghat Literacy Rate
Kolaghat Tehsil has a literacy rate of 84.93% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kolaghat Tehsil is 91.02 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kolaghat Tehsil is 78.37 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kolaghat Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.74%, while in the rural regions of Kolaghat Tehsil, it is around 84.54%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kolaghat
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 84.93 | 91.02 | 78.37 |
| Urban Area | 86.74 | 91.48 | 81.7 |
| Rural Area | 84.54 | 90.92 | 77.65 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kolaghat
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 86.02 | 92.23 | 79.37 |
| Muslim | 80.66 | 86.39 | 74.39 |
| Jain | 98.6 | 99.32 | 97.84 |
| Religion not stated | 84.76 | 90.2 | 79.63 |
Kolaghat Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kolaghat Tehsil is 24.59 k (24,593) with 12.60 k (12,604) males and 11.99 k (11,989) females, which is 8.48% of Kolaghat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 952 females for every 1000 males.
Kolaghat Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kolaghat Tehsil is 945 (945) with 473 (473) males and 472 (472) females, which is 0.33% of Kolaghat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 998 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kolaghat
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 931 |
| Urban Area | 945 |
| Rural Area | 929 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kolaghat
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 934 |
| Muslim | 924 |
| Jain | 939 |
| Religion not stated | 986 |
Kolaghat Area & Households
The Total Area of Kolaghat Tehsil is 177.08 Square KM, with a population density of 1,638 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kolaghat Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Kolaghat Tehsil are 109.The Total Number of households in Kolaghat Tehsil are 62.52 k(62,519).
Kolaghat Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kolaghat Tehsil, there are about 1.09 Lac (1,08,809) workers, making up nearly 37.5% of the Kolaghat Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 89.30 k (89,300) are male workers, and about 19.51 k (19,509) are female workers.
Kolaghat - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.16 Lac (3,15,819) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.17 Lac (3,17,334) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.19 Lac (3,18,574) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.20 Lac (3,19,615) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.21 Lac (3,20,655) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.22 Lac (3,21,696) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.23 Lac (3,22,737) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.23 Lac (3,23,451) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.24 Lac (3,23,935) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.24 Lac (3,24,419) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.25 Lac (3,24,903) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.25 Lac (3,25,387) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.26 Lac (3,25,868) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kolaghat Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.26 Lac (3,25,868), with a male population of 1.66 Lac (1,66,484) and a female population of 1.59 Lac (1,59,342). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Kolaghat Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.