Jhalda - II Population
As per the 2011 Census, Jhalda - II Tehsil has a population of 1.48 Lac (1,48,156) with 75.45 k (75,453) males and 72.70 k (72,703) females.The sex ratio in Jhalda - II is 964, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jhalda - II Tehsil is 24.83 k (24,831) which is 16.76% of Jhalda - II Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jhalda - II Tehsil is 972 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Jhalda - II Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Puruliya District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Jhalda - II Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Jhalda - II Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.61 Lac (1,61,278), indicating a 8.86% increased from Jhalda - II's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 81.63 k, and the estimated female population is 79.66 k.
Jhalda - II Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Jhalda - II Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.62 Lac (1,62,051), projecting a 9.38% increased from Jhalda - II's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 81.98 k, and the estimated female population is 80.08 k.
Jhalda - II Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Jhalda - II Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.29 Lac (1,29,187), accounting for 87.2% of the Jhalda - II Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 65.73 k (65,728), and the Hindu female population is around 63.46 k (63,459).
Jhalda - II Other religions and persuasions Population
Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Jhalda - II Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 11.85 k (11,850), accounting for 8% of the Jhalda - II Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 6.00 k (5,996), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 5.85 k (5,854).
Jhalda - II Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,29,187 | 87.2% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 11,850 | 8% |
| Muslim | 6,559 | 4.43% |
| Religion not stated | 295 | 0.2% |
| Christian | 247 | 0.17% |
| Sikh | 8 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 5 | 0% |
| Jain | 5 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationJhalda - II Urban Population
The Urban population of Jhalda - II Tehsil is 12.34 k (12,342), with 6.31 k (6,312) being males and 6.03 k (6,030) being females, making up 8.33% of the Jhalda - II total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 956 females for every 1000 males.
Jhalda - II Rural Population
The Rural population of Jhalda - II Tehsil is 1.36 Lac (1,35,814), with 69.14 k (69,141) being males and 66.67 k (66,673) being females, making up 91.67% of the Jhalda - II total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 965 females for every 1000 males.
Jhalda - II Literacy Rate
Jhalda - II Tehsil has a literacy rate of 54.76% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jhalda - II Tehsil is 72.53 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jhalda - II Tehsil is 36.29 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jhalda - II Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 56.54%, while in the rural regions of Jhalda - II Tehsil, it is around 54.6%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jhalda - II
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 54.76 | 72.53 | 36.29 |
| Urban Area | 56.54 | 72.56 | 39.79 |
| Rural Area | 54.6 | 72.53 | 35.97 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Jhalda - II
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 54.92 | 72.87 | 36.28 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 52.22 | 67.28 | 36.91 |
| Muslim | 54.79 | 73.71 | 34.21 |
| Religion not stated | 61.23 | 84.69 | 43.41 |
Jhalda - II Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jhalda - II Tehsil is 15.66 k (15,663) with 7.97 k (7,967) males and 7.70 k (7,696) females, which is 10.57% of Jhalda - II Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 966 females for every 1000 males.
Jhalda - II Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jhalda - II Tehsil is 18.92 k (18,917) with 9.62 k (9,615) males and 9.30 k (9,302) females, which is 12.77% of Jhalda - II Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jhalda - II
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 964 |
| Urban Area | 956 |
| Rural Area | 965 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Jhalda - II
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 966 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 977 |
| Muslim | 925 |
| Religion not stated | 1170 |
Jhalda - II Area & Households
The Total Area of Jhalda - II Tehsil is 265.62 Square KM, with a population density of 558 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jhalda - II Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Jhalda - II Tehsil are 129.The Total Number of households in Jhalda - II Tehsil are 27.96 k(27,963).
Jhalda - II Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Jhalda - II Tehsil, there are about 67.18 k (67,178) workers, making up nearly 45.34% of the Jhalda - II Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 39.30 k (39,295) are male workers, and about 27.88 k (27,883) are female workers.
Jhalda - II - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.61 Lac (1,61,278) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.62 Lac (1,62,051) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.63 Lac (1,62,685) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.63 Lac (1,63,216) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.64 Lac (1,63,747) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.64 Lac (1,64,279) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.65 Lac (1,64,810) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.65 Lac (1,65,175) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.65 Lac (1,65,423) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.66 Lac (1,65,670) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.66 Lac (1,65,917) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.66 Lac (1,66,164) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.66 Lac (1,66,409) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Jhalda - II Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.66 Lac (1,66,409), with a male population of 83.61 k (83,608) and a female population of 82.82 k (82,820). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Jhalda - II Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.