Jhalda - I Population

As per the 2011 Census, Jhalda - I Tehsil has a population of 1.37 Lac (1,37,143) with 70.10 k (70,095) males and 67.05 k (67,048) females.The sex ratio in Jhalda - I is 957, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jhalda - I Tehsil is 20.83 k (20,832) which is 15.19% of Jhalda - I Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jhalda - I Tehsil is 945 females for every 1000 males.

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

Jhalda - I Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Jhalda - I Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.49 Lac (1,49,289), indicating a 8.86% increased from Jhalda - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 75.83 k, and the estimated female population is 73.46 k.

Jhalda - I Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Jhalda - I Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.50 Lac (1,50,006), projecting a 9.38% increased from Jhalda - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 76.16 k, and the estimated female population is 73.86 k.

Jhalda - I Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Jhalda - I Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.15 Lac (1,14,769), accounting for 83.69% of the Jhalda - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 58.72 k (58,715), and the Hindu female population is around 56.05 k (56,054).

Jhalda - I Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jhalda - I Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 11.63 k (11,627), accounting for 8.48% of the Jhalda - 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 5.68 k (5,677).

Jhalda - I Religion Wise Population

Jhalda - I Urban Population

The Urban population of Jhalda - I Tehsil is 9.38 k (9,384), with 4.85 k (4,848) being males and 4.54 k (4,536) being females, making up 6.84% of the Jhalda - I total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 936 females for every 1000 males.

Jhalda - I Rural Population

The Rural population of Jhalda - I Tehsil is 1.28 Lac (1,27,759), with 65.25 k (65,247) being males and 62.51 k (62,512) being females, making up 93.16% of the Jhalda - I total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 959 females for every 1000 males.

Jhalda - I Literacy Rate

Jhalda - I Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.18% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jhalda - I Tehsil is 80.15 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jhalda - I Tehsil is 51.61 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jhalda - I Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 59.07%, while in the rural regions of Jhalda - I Tehsil, it is around 66.66%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jhalda - I

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	66.18	80.15	51.61
Urban Area	59.07	73.56	43.61
Rural Area	66.66	80.6	52.14

Literacy Rate by Religion in Jhalda - I

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	66.2	80.23	51.57
Muslim	59.59	73.99	44.43
Other religions and persuasions	72.04	85.38	58.32
Christian	85.67	91.56	79.45

Jhalda - I Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jhalda - I Tehsil is 16.99 k (16,988) with 8.76 k (8,755) males and 8.23 k (8,233) females, which is 12.39% of Jhalda - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 941 females for every 1000 males.

Jhalda - I Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jhalda - I Tehsil is 15.61 k (15,608) with 7.96 k (7,957) males and 7.65 k (7,651) females, which is 11.38% of Jhalda - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 962 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jhalda - I

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	957
Urban Area	936
Rural Area	959

Sex Ratio by Religion in Jhalda - I

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	955
Muslim	955
Other religions and persuasions	985
Christian	1000

Jhalda - I Area & Households

The Total Area of Jhalda - I Tehsil is 320.64 Square KM, with a population density of 428 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jhalda - I Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Jhalda - I Tehsil are 142.The Total Number of households in Jhalda - I Tehsil are 27.71 k(27,709).

Jhalda - I Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Jhalda - I Tehsil, there are about 56.22 k (56,219) workers, making up nearly 40.99% of the Jhalda - I Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 36.61 k (36,612) are male workers, and about 19.61 k (19,607) are female workers.

Jhalda - I - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Jhalda - I Census Frequently Asked Questions