Para Population
As per the 2011 Census, Para Tehsil has a population of 2.01 Lac (2,00,621) with 1.03 Lac (1,03,306) males and 97.32 k (97,315) females.The sex ratio in Para is 943 females for every 1000 males, indicating equality.
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Para Tehsil is 29.38 k (29,376) which is 14.64% of Para Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Para Tehsil is 961 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Para Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Puruliya District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Para Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Para Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.18 Lac (2,18,389), indicating a 8.86% increased from Para's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.12 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.07 Lac.
Para Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Para Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.19 Lac (2,19,437), projecting a 9.38% increased from Para's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.12 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.07 Lac.
Para Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Para Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.60 Lac (1,59,554), accounting for 79.53% of the Para Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 82.16 k (82,157), and the Hindu female population is around 77.40 k (77,397).
Para Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Para Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 36.85 k (36,853), accounting for 18.37% of the Para Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 19.03 k (19,027), and the Muslim female population is around 17.83 k (17,826).
Para Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,59,554 | 79.53% |
| Muslim | 36,853 | 18.37% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3,372 | 1.68% |
| Jain | 408 | 0.2% |
| Christian | 196 | 0.1% |
| Religion not stated | 163 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 64 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 11 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPara Urban Population
The Urban population of Para Tehsil is 32.62 k (32,624), with 16.88 k (16,883) being males and 15.74 k (15,741) being females, making up 16.26% of the Para total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 933 females for every 1000 males.
Para Rural Population
The Rural population of Para Tehsil is 1.68 Lac (1,67,997), with 86.42 k (86,423) being males and 81.57 k (81,574) being females, making up 83.74% of the Para total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 944 females for every 1000 males.
Para Literacy Rate
Para Tehsil has a literacy rate of 65.62% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Para Tehsil is 79.61 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Para Tehsil is 50.73 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Para Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 68%, while in the rural regions of Para Tehsil, it is around 65.17%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Para
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65.62 | 79.61 | 50.73 |
| Urban Area | 68 | 79.08 | 56.13 |
| Rural Area | 65.17 | 79.71 | 49.7 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Para
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66.92 | 80.77 | 52.14 |
| Muslim | 58.89 | 73.67 | 43.18 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 68.31 | 81.44 | 54.92 |
| Jain | 82.51 | 94.47 | 68.26 |
Para Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Para Tehsil is 66.75 k (66,751) with 34.21 k (34,211) males and 32.54 k (32,540) females, which is 33.27% of Para Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 952 females for every 1000 males.
Para Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Para Tehsil is 10.34 k (10,335) with 5.29 k (5,285) males and 5.05 k (5,050) females, which is 5.15% of Para Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 956 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Para
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 943 |
| Urban Area | 933 |
| Rural Area | 944 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Para
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 943 |
| Muslim | 937 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 991 |
| Jain | 889 |
Para Area & Households
The Total Area of Para Tehsil is 235.49 Square KM, with a population density of 852 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Para Tehsil are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Para Tehsil are 132.The Total Number of households in Para Tehsil are 36.55 k(36,548).
Para Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Para Tehsil, there are about 72.25 k (72,247) workers, making up nearly 36.01% of the Para Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 53.53 k (53,531) are male workers, and about 18.72 k (18,716) are female workers.
Para - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.18 Lac (2,18,389) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.19 Lac (2,19,437) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.20 Lac (2,20,294) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.21 Lac (2,21,014) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.22 Lac (2,21,734) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.22 Lac (2,22,453) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.23 Lac (2,23,173) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.24 Lac (2,23,667) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.24 Lac (2,24,002) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.24 Lac (2,24,336) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.25 Lac (2,24,671) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.25 Lac (2,25,006) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.25 Lac (2,25,338) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Para Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.25 Lac (2,25,338), with a male population of 1.14 Lac (1,14,471) and a female population of 1.11 Lac (1,10,856). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Para Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.