Bagmundi Population

As per the 2011 Census, Bagmundi Tehsil has a population of 1.36 Lac (1,35,579) with 69.52 k (69,520) males and 66.06 k (66,059) females.The sex ratio in Bagmundi is 951, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bagmundi Tehsil is 21.99 k (21,992) which is 16.22% of Bagmundi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bagmundi Tehsil is 951 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Bagmundi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Puruliya District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.

1.36 Lac

Toatl Population

69.52 k

Male Population

66.06 k

Female Population

Bagmundi Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Bagmundi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.48 Lac (1,47,587), indicating a 8.86% increased from Bagmundi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 75.21 k, and the estimated female population is 72.38 k.

Bagmundi Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Bagmundi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.48 Lac (1,48,295), projecting a 9.38% increased from Bagmundi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 75.53 k, and the estimated female population is 72.77 k.

Bagmundi Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Bagmundi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.16 Lac (1,15,630), accounting for 85.29% of the Bagmundi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 59.38 k (59,379), and the Hindu female population is around 56.25 k (56,251).

Bagmundi Other religions and persuasions Population

Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Bagmundi Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 15.02 k (15,015), accounting for 11.07% of the Bagmundi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 7.47 k (7,470), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 7.55 k (7,545).

Bagmundi Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,15,63085.29%
Other religions and persuasions15,01511.07%
Muslim3,8822.86%
Christian7660.56%
Religion not stated2680.2%
Sikh90.01%
Buddhist60%
Jain30%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Bagmundi Urban Population

The Urban population of Bagmundi Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Bagmundi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Bagmundi Rural Population

The Rural population of Bagmundi Tehsil is 1.36 Lac (1,35,579), with 69.52 k (69,520) being males and 66.06 k (66,059) being females, making up 100% of the Bagmundi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 951 females for every 1000 males.

Bagmundi Literacy Rate

Bagmundi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 57.17% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bagmundi Tehsil is 72.14 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bagmundi Tehsil is 41.42 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bagmundi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Bagmundi Tehsil, it is around 57.17%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bagmundi

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 57.17 72.14 41.42
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 57.17 72.14 41.42

Literacy Rate by Religion in Bagmundi

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 58.32 73.26 42.54
Other religions and persuasions 44.06 58.8 29.67
Muslim 64.86 80.05 47.96
Christian 90.13 94.3 81.33

Bagmundi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bagmundi Tehsil is 14.04 k (14,042) with 7.17 k (7,167) males and 6.88 k (6,875) females, which is 10.36% of Bagmundi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Bagmundi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bagmundi Tehsil is 34.04 k (34,038) with 17.27 k (17,270) males and 16.77 k (16,768) females, which is 25.11% of Bagmundi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 971 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bagmundi

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 951
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 951

Sex Ratio by Religion in Bagmundi

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 948
Other religions and persuasions 1011
Muslim 926
Christian 517

Bagmundi Area & Households

The Total Area of Bagmundi Tehsil is 435.69 Square KM, with a population density of 311 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Bagmundi Tehsil are 142.The Total Number of households in Bagmundi Tehsil are 27.51 k(27,508).

Bagmundi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bagmundi Tehsil, there are about 63.24 k (63,235) workers, making up nearly 46.64% of the Bagmundi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 38.44 k (38,444) are male workers, and about 24.79 k (24,791) are female workers.

Bagmundi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.48 Lac (1,47,587) 8.86%
2025 1.48 Lac (1,48,295) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 1.49 Lac (1,48,874) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 1.49 Lac (1,49,361) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 1.50 Lac (1,49,847) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 1.50 Lac (1,50,333) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 1.51 Lac (1,50,820) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 1.51 Lac (1,51,154) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 1.51 Lac (1,51,380) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 1.52 Lac (1,51,606) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 1.52 Lac (1,51,832) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 1.52 Lac (1,52,058) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 1.52 Lac (1,52,283) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Bagmundi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.52 Lac (1,52,283), with a male population of 77.03 k (77,034) and a female population of 75.25 k (75,251). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Bagmundi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Bagmundi Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Bagmundi is 1.36 Lac (1,35,579).

The estimated population of Bagmundi in 2024 is approximately 1.48 Lac (1,47,587).

Hindu constitute 85.29% of Bagmundi population, amounting to approximately 1.16 Lac (1,15,630) people.

Other religions and persuasions constitute 11.07% of Bagmundi population, totaling around 15.02 k (15,015) people.

Hindu: 85.29%, Other religions and persuasions: 11.07%, Muslim: 2.86%, Christian: 0.56%, Religion not stated: 0.2%, Sikh: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0%, Jain: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Bagmundi is 14.04 k (10.36%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 34.04 k (25.11%).

In Bagmundi, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.36 Lac (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bagmundi is 57.17%, with male literacy at 72.14% and female literacy at 41.42%.

The sex ratio in Bagmundi is 951 females for every 1000 males.

Bagmundi population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.29% up to 2036.