Barabazar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Barabazar Tehsil has a population of 1.71 Lac (1,70,564) with 86.35 k (86,353) males and 84.21 k (84,211) females.The sex ratio in Barabazar is 976, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Barabazar Tehsil is 23.84 k (23,844) which is 13.98% of Barabazar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Barabazar Tehsil is 961 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Barabazar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Puruliya District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Barabazar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Barabazar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.86 Lac (1,85,670), indicating a 8.86% increased from Barabazar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 93.42 k, and the estimated female population is 92.27 k.
Barabazar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Barabazar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.87 Lac (1,86,561), projecting a 9.38% increased from Barabazar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 93.82 k, and the estimated female population is 92.76 k.
Barabazar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Barabazar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.49 Lac (1,48,757), accounting for 87.21% of the Barabazar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 75.39 k (75,392), and the Hindu female population is around 73.37 k (73,365).
Barabazar Other religions and persuasions Population
Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Barabazar Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 13.69 k (13,686), accounting for 8.02% of the Barabazar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 6.85 k (6,851), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 6.84 k (6,835).
Barabazar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,48,757 | 87.21% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 13,686 | 8.02% |
| Muslim | 7,689 | 4.51% |
| Religion not stated | 300 | 0.18% |
| Christian | 96 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 17 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 10 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 9 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBarabazar Urban Population
The Urban population of Barabazar Tehsil is 8.06 k (8,056), with 4.20 k (4,195) being males and 3.86 k (3,861) being females, making up 4.72% of the Barabazar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 921 females for every 1000 males.
Barabazar Rural Population
The Rural population of Barabazar Tehsil is 1.63 Lac (1,62,508), with 82.16 k (82,158) being males and 80.35 k (80,350) being females, making up 95.28% of the Barabazar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 978 females for every 1000 males.
Barabazar Literacy Rate
Barabazar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 63.27% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Barabazar Tehsil is 77.84 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Barabazar Tehsil is 48.37 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Barabazar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.15%, while in the rural regions of Barabazar Tehsil, it is around 62.41%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Barabazar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.27 | 77.84 | 48.37 |
| Urban Area | 80.15 | 88.66 | 70.77 |
| Rural Area | 62.41 | 77.26 | 47.27 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Barabazar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 63.96 | 78.39 | 49.18 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 57.6 | 74.17 | 40.9 |
| Muslim | 59.91 | 73.42 | 46.16 |
| Religion not stated | 64.17 | 82.93 | 44.44 |
Barabazar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Barabazar Tehsil is 12.60 k (12,599) with 6.44 k (6,435) males and 6.16 k (6,164) females, which is 7.39% of Barabazar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 958 females for every 1000 males.
Barabazar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Barabazar Tehsil is 33.10 k (33,096) with 16.68 k (16,681) males and 16.42 k (16,415) females, which is 19.4% of Barabazar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 985 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Barabazar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 976 |
| Urban Area | 921 |
| Rural Area | 978 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Barabazar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 974 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 998 |
| Muslim | 969 |
| Religion not stated | 1041 |
Barabazar Area & Households
The Total Area of Barabazar Tehsil is 452.06 Square KM, with a population density of 377 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Barabazar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Barabazar Tehsil are 215.The Total Number of households in Barabazar Tehsil are 32.47 k(32,467).
Barabazar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Barabazar Tehsil, there are about 84.30 k (84,304) workers, making up nearly 49.43% of the Barabazar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 48.12 k (48,117) are male workers, and about 36.19 k (36,187) are female workers.
Barabazar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.86 Lac (1,85,670) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.87 Lac (1,86,561) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.87 Lac (1,87,290) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.88 Lac (1,87,902) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.89 Lac (1,88,514) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.89 Lac (1,89,125) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.90 Lac (1,89,737) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.90 Lac (1,90,157) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.90 Lac (1,90,442) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.91 Lac (1,90,726) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.91 Lac (1,91,011) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.91 Lac (1,91,296) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.92 Lac (1,91,578) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Barabazar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.92 Lac (1,91,578), with a male population of 95.69 k (95,686) and a female population of 95.93 k (95,929). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Barabazar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.