Nandigram - I Population
As per the 2011 Census, Nandigram - I Tehsil has a population of 2.08 Lac (2,07,835) with 1.07 Lac (1,06,827) males and 1.01 Lac (1,01,008) females.The sex ratio in Nandigram - I is 946, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nandigram - I Tehsil is 28.38 k (28,384) which is 13.66% of Nandigram - I Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nandigram - I Tehsil is 923 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Nandigram - I Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Purba Medinipur District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Nandigram - I Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Nandigram - I Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.26 Lac (2,26,242), indicating a 8.86% increased from Nandigram - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.16 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.11 Lac.
Nandigram - I Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Nandigram - I Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.27 Lac (2,27,327), projecting a 9.38% increased from Nandigram - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.16 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.11 Lac.
Nandigram - I Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Nandigram - I Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.37 Lac (1,36,789), accounting for 65.82% of the Nandigram - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 70.57 k (70,570), and the Hindu female population is around 66.22 k (66,219).
Nandigram - I Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Nandigram - I Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 70.76 k (70,756), accounting for 34.04% of the Nandigram - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 36.12 k (36,117), and the Muslim female population is around 34.64 k (34,639).
Nandigram - I Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,36,789 | 65.82% |
| Muslim | 70,756 | 34.04% |
| Religion not stated | 142 | 0.07% |
| Christian | 74 | 0.04% |
| Jain | 28 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 26 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 16 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 4 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationNandigram - I Urban Population
The Urban population of Nandigram - I Tehsil is 5.80 k (5,803), with 2.95 k (2,947) being males and 2.86 k (2,856) being females, making up 2.79% of the Nandigram - I total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 970 females for every 1000 males.
Nandigram - I Rural Population
The Rural population of Nandigram - I Tehsil is 2.02 Lac (2,02,032), with 1.04 Lac (1,03,880) being males and 98.15 k (98,152) being females, making up 97.21% of the Nandigram - I total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 945 females for every 1000 males.
Nandigram - I Literacy Rate
Nandigram - I Tehsil has a literacy rate of 84.89% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nandigram - I Tehsil is 88.86 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nandigram - I Tehsil is 80.71 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Nandigram - I Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.85%, while in the rural regions of Nandigram - I Tehsil, it is around 84.78%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nandigram - I
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 84.89 | 88.86 | 80.71 |
| Urban Area | 88.85 | 91.53 | 86.1 |
| Rural Area | 84.78 | 88.79 | 80.55 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Nandigram - I
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 86.39 | 91.26 | 81.21 |
| Muslim | 81.87 | 83.97 | 79.69 |
| Religion not stated | 79.59 | 81.4 | 78.18 |
| Christian | 92.19 | 91.43 | 93.1 |
Nandigram - I Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nandigram - I Tehsil is 38.62 k (38,619) with 19.94 k (19,940) males and 18.68 k (18,679) females, which is 18.58% of Nandigram - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 937 females for every 1000 males.
Nandigram - I Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nandigram - I Tehsil is 139 (139) with 63 (63) males and 76 (76) females, which is 0.07% of Nandigram - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1207 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nandigram - I
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 946 |
| Urban Area | 970 |
| Rural Area | 945 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Nandigram - I
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 939 |
| Muslim | 960 |
| Religion not stated | 1152 |
| Christian | 805 |
Nandigram - I Area & Households
The Total Area of Nandigram - I Tehsil is 164.77 Square KM, with a population density of 1,261 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nandigram - I Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Nandigram - I Tehsil are 98.The Total Number of households in Nandigram - I Tehsil are 42.29 k(42,289).
Nandigram - I Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Nandigram - I Tehsil, there are about 66.24 k (66,239) workers, making up nearly 31.87% of the Nandigram - I Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 57.12 k (57,119) are male workers, and about 9.12 k (9,120) are female workers.
Nandigram - I - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.26 Lac (2,26,242) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.27 Lac (2,27,327) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.28 Lac (2,28,216) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.29 Lac (2,28,961) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.30 Lac (2,29,707) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.30 Lac (2,30,452) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.31 Lac (2,31,198) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.32 Lac (2,31,710) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.32 Lac (2,32,056) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.32 Lac (2,32,403) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.33 Lac (2,32,750) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.33 Lac (2,33,097) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.33 Lac (2,33,441) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Nandigram - I Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.33 Lac (2,33,441), with a male population of 1.18 Lac (1,18,373) and a female population of 1.15 Lac (1,15,063). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Nandigram - I Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.