Potashpur - I Population
As per the 2011 Census, Potashpur - I Tehsil has a population of 1.73 Lac (1,73,377) with 89.56 k (89,555) males and 83.82 k (83,822) females.The sex ratio in Potashpur - I is 936, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Potashpur - I Tehsil is 19.01 k (19,008) which is 10.96% of Potashpur - I Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Potashpur - I Tehsil is 937 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Potashpur - I Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Purba Medinipur District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Potashpur - I Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Potashpur - I Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.89 Lac (1,88,732), indicating a 8.86% increased from Potashpur - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 96.89 k, and the estimated female population is 91.84 k.
Potashpur - I Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Potashpur - I Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.90 Lac (1,89,638), projecting a 9.38% increased from Potashpur - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 97.30 k, and the estimated female population is 92.33 k.
Potashpur - I Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Potashpur - I Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.62 Lac (1,61,639), accounting for 93.23% of the Potashpur - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 83.50 k (83,495), and the Hindu female population is around 78.14 k (78,144).
Potashpur - I Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Potashpur - I Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 11.55 k (11,548), accounting for 6.66% of the Potashpur - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.95 k (5,950), and the Muslim female population is around 5.60 k (5,598).
Potashpur - I Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,61,639 | 93.23% |
| Muslim | 11,548 | 6.66% |
| Religion not stated | 119 | 0.07% |
| Christian | 37 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 14 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 13 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 6 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPotashpur - I Urban Population
The Urban population of Potashpur - I Tehsil is 6.40 k (6,400), with 3.28 k (3,275) being males and 3.13 k (3,125) being females, making up 3.69% of the Potashpur - I total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 955 females for every 1000 males.
Potashpur - I Rural Population
The Rural population of Potashpur - I Tehsil is 1.67 Lac (1,66,977), with 86.28 k (86,280) being males and 80.70 k (80,697) being females, making up 96.31% of the Potashpur - I total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 936 females for every 1000 males.
Potashpur - I Literacy Rate
Potashpur - I Tehsil has a literacy rate of 86.02% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Potashpur - I Tehsil is 91.93 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Potashpur - I Tehsil is 79.7 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Potashpur - I Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.38%, while in the rural regions of Potashpur - I Tehsil, it is around 86.34%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Potashpur - I
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 86.02 | 91.93 | 79.7 |
| Urban Area | 77.38 | 83.62 | 70.75 |
| Rural Area | 86.34 | 92.24 | 80.03 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Potashpur - I
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 87.14 | 92.92 | 80.97 |
| Muslim | 69.01 | 76.94 | 60.55 |
| Religion not stated | 87.91 | 95.83 | 79.07 |
| Christian | 78.79 | 86.36 | 63.64 |
Potashpur - I Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Potashpur - I Tehsil is 24.34 k (24,341) with 12.45 k (12,448) males and 11.89 k (11,893) females, which is 14.04% of Potashpur - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 956 females for every 1000 males.
Potashpur - I Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Potashpur - I Tehsil is 1.12 k (1,124) with 562 (562) males and 562 (562) females, which is 0.65% of Potashpur - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Potashpur - I
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 936 |
| Urban Area | 955 |
| Rural Area | 936 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Potashpur - I
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 936 |
| Muslim | 941 |
| Religion not stated | 831 |
| Christian | 542 |
Potashpur - I Area & Households
The Total Area of Potashpur - I Tehsil is 187.94 Square KM, with a population density of 923 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Potashpur - I Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Potashpur - I Tehsil are 139.The Total Number of households in Potashpur - I Tehsil are 40.66 k(40,659).
Potashpur - I Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Potashpur - I Tehsil, there are about 73.19 k (73,194) workers, making up nearly 42.22% of the Potashpur - I Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 53.77 k (53,772) are male workers, and about 19.42 k (19,422) are female workers.
Potashpur - I - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.89 Lac (1,88,732) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.90 Lac (1,89,638) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.90 Lac (1,90,379) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.91 Lac (1,91,001) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.92 Lac (1,91,623) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.92 Lac (1,92,244) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.93 Lac (1,92,866) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.93 Lac (1,93,294) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.94 Lac (1,93,583) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.94 Lac (1,93,872) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.94 Lac (1,94,161) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.94 Lac (1,94,450) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.95 Lac (1,94,738) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Potashpur - I Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.95 Lac (1,94,738), with a male population of 99.23 k (99,234) and a female population of 95.49 k (95,486). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Potashpur - I Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.