Arsha Population
As per the 2011 Census, Arsha Tehsil has a population of 1.55 Lac (1,54,736) with 78.40 k (78,398) males and 76.34 k (76,338) females.The sex ratio in Arsha is 974, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Arsha Tehsil is 26.21 k (26,208) which is 16.94% of Arsha Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Arsha Tehsil is 987 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Arsha Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Puruliya District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Arsha Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Arsha Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.68 Lac (1,68,440), indicating a 8.86% increased from Arsha's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 84.82 k, and the estimated female population is 83.64 k.
Arsha Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Arsha Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.69 Lac (1,69,248), projecting a 9.38% increased from Arsha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 85.18 k, and the estimated female population is 84.09 k.
Arsha Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Arsha Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.20 Lac (1,19,561), accounting for 77.27% of the Arsha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 60.80 k (60,795), and the Hindu female population is around 58.77 k (58,766).
Arsha Other religions and persuasions Population
Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Arsha Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 24.06 k (24,064), accounting for 15.55% of the Arsha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 11.86 k (11,864), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 12.20 k (12,200).
Arsha Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,19,561 | 77.27% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 24,064 | 15.55% |
| Muslim | 10,344 | 6.68% |
| Christian | 495 | 0.32% |
| Religion not stated | 225 | 0.15% |
| Sikh | 31 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 13 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationArsha Urban Population
The Urban population of Arsha Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Arsha total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Arsha Rural Population
The Rural population of Arsha Tehsil is 1.55 Lac (1,54,736), with 78.40 k (78,398) being males and 76.34 k (76,338) being females, making up 100% of the Arsha total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 974 females for every 1000 males.
Arsha Literacy Rate
Arsha Tehsil has a literacy rate of 54.78% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Arsha Tehsil is 70.36 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Arsha Tehsil is 38.75 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Arsha Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Arsha Tehsil, it is around 54.78%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Arsha
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 54.78 | 70.36 | 38.75 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 54.78 | 70.36 | 38.75 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Arsha
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 56.1 | 71.79 | 39.83 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 46.47 | 61.19 | 32.16 |
| Muslim | 57.74 | 73.22 | 41.21 |
| Christian | 78.7 | 89.96 | 63.1 |
Arsha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Arsha Tehsil is 18.29 k (18,294) with 9.38 k (9,380) males and 8.91 k (8,914) females, which is 11.82% of Arsha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 951 females for every 1000 males.
Arsha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Arsha Tehsil is 33.57 k (33,568) with 16.78 k (16,777) males and 16.79 k (16,791) females, which is 21.69% of Arsha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1001 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Arsha
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 974 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 974 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Arsha
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 967 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1029 |
| Muslim | 947 |
| Christian | 762 |
Arsha Area & Households
The Total Area of Arsha Tehsil is 409.53 Square KM, with a population density of 378 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Arsha Tehsil are 96.The Total Number of households in Arsha Tehsil are 28.87 k(28,868).
Arsha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Arsha Tehsil, there are about 73.50 k (73,497) workers, making up nearly 47.5% of the Arsha Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 42.26 k (42,256) are male workers, and about 31.24 k (31,241) are female workers.
Arsha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.68 Lac (1,68,440) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.69 Lac (1,69,248) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.70 Lac (1,69,910) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.70 Lac (1,70,465) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.71 Lac (1,71,020) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.72 Lac (1,71,575) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.72 Lac (1,72,130) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.73 Lac (1,72,511) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.73 Lac (1,72,769) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.73 Lac (1,73,027) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.73 Lac (1,73,286) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.74 Lac (1,73,544) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.74 Lac (1,73,800) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Arsha Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.74 Lac (1,73,800), with a male population of 86.87 k (86,871) and a female population of 86.96 k (86,960). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Arsha Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.