Potashpur - II Population
As per the 2011 Census, Potashpur - II Tehsil has a population of 1.75 Lac (1,75,056) with 90.32 k (90,319) males and 84.74 k (84,737) females.The sex ratio in Potashpur - II is 939, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Potashpur - II Tehsil is 20.44 k (20,438) which is 11.68% of Potashpur - II Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Potashpur - II Tehsil is 944 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Potashpur - II Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Purba Medinipur District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Potashpur - II Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Potashpur - II Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.91 Lac (1,90,560), indicating a 8.86% increased from Potashpur - II's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 97.71 k, and the estimated female population is 92.84 k.
Potashpur - II Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Potashpur - II Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.91 Lac (1,91,474), projecting a 9.38% increased from Potashpur - II's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 98.13 k, and the estimated female population is 93.34 k.
Potashpur - II Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Potashpur - II Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.53 Lac (1,53,385), accounting for 87.62% of the Potashpur - II Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 79.12 k (79,122), and the Hindu female population is around 74.26 k (74,263).
Potashpur - II Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Potashpur - II Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 21.40 k (21,400), accounting for 12.22% of the Potashpur - II Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 11.06 k (11,061), and the Muslim female population is around 10.34 k (10,339).
Potashpur - II Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,53,385 | 87.62% |
| Muslim | 21,400 | 12.22% |
| Religion not stated | 190 | 0.11% |
| Christian | 46 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 17 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 12 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 4 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPotashpur - II Urban Population
The Urban population of Potashpur - II Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Potashpur - II total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Potashpur - II Rural Population
The Rural population of Potashpur - II Tehsil is 1.75 Lac (1,75,056), with 90.32 k (90,319) being males and 84.74 k (84,737) being females, making up 100% of the Potashpur - II total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 939 females for every 1000 males.
Potashpur - II Literacy Rate
Potashpur - II Tehsil has a literacy rate of 86.5% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Potashpur - II Tehsil is 92.1 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Potashpur - II Tehsil is 80.53 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Potashpur - II Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Potashpur - II Tehsil, it is around 86.5%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Potashpur - II
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 86.5 | 92.1 | 80.53 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 86.5 | 92.1 | 80.53 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Potashpur - II
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 88.12 | 93.54 | 82.33 |
| Muslim | 74.06 | 81.01 | 66.61 |
| Religion not stated | 85.81 | 95.77 | 76.62 |
| Christian | 88.37 | 95.65 | 80 |
Potashpur - II Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Potashpur - II Tehsil is 21.08 k (21,077) with 10.77 k (10,771) males and 10.31 k (10,306) females, which is 12.04% of Potashpur - II Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Potashpur - II Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Potashpur - II Tehsil is 1.39 k (1,388) with 708 (708) males and 680 (680) females, which is 0.79% of Potashpur - II Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 961 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Potashpur - II
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 939 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 939 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Potashpur - II
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 939 |
| Muslim | 935 |
| Religion not stated | 1000 |
| Christian | 917 |
Potashpur - II Area & Households
The Total Area of Potashpur - II Tehsil is 209.16 Square KM, with a population density of 837 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Potashpur - II Tehsil are 151.The Total Number of households in Potashpur - II Tehsil are 40.11 k(40,105).
Potashpur - II Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Potashpur - II Tehsil, there are about 66.73 k (66,729) workers, making up nearly 38.12% of the Potashpur - II Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 54.32 k (54,320) are male workers, and about 12.41 k (12,409) are female workers.
Potashpur - II - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.91 Lac (1,90,560) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.91 Lac (1,91,474) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.92 Lac (1,92,222) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.93 Lac (1,92,850) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.93 Lac (1,93,478) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.94 Lac (1,94,106) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.95 Lac (1,94,734) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.95 Lac (1,95,165) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.95 Lac (1,95,457) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.96 Lac (1,95,749) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.96 Lac (1,96,041) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.96 Lac (1,96,333) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.97 Lac (1,96,624) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Potashpur - II Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.97 Lac (1,96,624), with a male population of 1.00 Lac (1,00,080) and a female population of 96.53 k (96,528). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Potashpur - II Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.