Raghunathpur - I Population

As per the 2011 Census, Raghunathpur - I Tehsil has a population of 1.18 Lac (1,17,760) with 60.90 k (60,897) males and 56.86 k (56,863) females.The sex ratio in Raghunathpur - I is 934, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Raghunathpur - I Tehsil is 14.72 k (14,723) which is 12.5% of Raghunathpur - I Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Raghunathpur - I Tehsil is 960 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.18 Lac

Toatl Population

60.90 k

Male Population

56.86 k

Female Population

Raghunathpur - I Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Raghunathpur - I Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.28 Lac (1,28,190), indicating a 8.86% increased from Raghunathpur - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 65.88 k, and the estimated female population is 62.30 k.

Raghunathpur - I Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Raghunathpur - I Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.29 Lac (1,28,805), projecting a 9.38% increased from Raghunathpur - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 66.16 k, and the estimated female population is 62.64 k.

Raghunathpur - I Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Raghunathpur - I Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.01 Lac (1,01,047), accounting for 85.81% of the Raghunathpur - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 52.35 k (52,345), and the Hindu female population is around 48.70 k (48,702).

Raghunathpur - I Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Raghunathpur - I Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 11.78 k (11,776), accounting for 10% of the Raghunathpur - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 6.06 k (6,060), and the Muslim female population is around 5.72 k (5,716).

Raghunathpur - I Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,01,04785.81%
Muslim11,77610%
Other religions and persuasions3,7293.17%
Christian6560.56%
Religion not stated2550.22%
Jain2240.19%
Sikh550.05%
Buddhist180.02%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Raghunathpur - I Urban Population

The Urban population of Raghunathpur - I Tehsil is 21.27 k (21,272), with 11.14 k (11,135) being males and 10.14 k (10,137) being females, making up 18.06% of the Raghunathpur - I total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 911 females for every 1000 males.

Raghunathpur - I Rural Population

The Rural population of Raghunathpur - I Tehsil is 96.49 k (96,488), with 49.76 k (49,762) being males and 46.73 k (46,726) being females, making up 81.94% of the Raghunathpur - I total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 939 females for every 1000 males.

Raghunathpur - I Literacy Rate

Raghunathpur - I Tehsil has a literacy rate of 67.36% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Raghunathpur - I Tehsil is 78.73 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Raghunathpur - I Tehsil is 55.14 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Raghunathpur - I Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.23%, while in the rural regions of Raghunathpur - I Tehsil, it is around 64.18%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Raghunathpur - I

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 67.36 78.73 55.14
Urban Area 81.23 88.41 73.33
Rural Area 64.18 76.48 51.03

Literacy Rate by Religion in Raghunathpur - I

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 67.23 78.55 55.01
Muslim 71.3 82.96 58.83
Other religions and persuasions 51.58 65.18 38.23
Christian 92.62 94.27 90.88

Raghunathpur - I Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Raghunathpur - I Tehsil is 41.65 k (41,649) with 21.48 k (21,482) males and 20.17 k (20,167) females, which is 35.37% of Raghunathpur - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 939 females for every 1000 males.

Raghunathpur - I Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Raghunathpur - I Tehsil is 12.60 k (12,599) with 6.38 k (6,380) males and 6.22 k (6,219) females, which is 10.7% of Raghunathpur - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 975 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Raghunathpur - I

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 934
Urban Area 911
Rural Area 939

Sex Ratio by Religion in Raghunathpur - I

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 931
Muslim 944
Other religions and persuasions 995
Christian 947

Raghunathpur - I Area & Households

The Total Area of Raghunathpur - I Tehsil is 188.46 Square KM, with a population density of 625 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Raghunathpur - I Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Raghunathpur - I Tehsil are 102.The Total Number of households in Raghunathpur - I Tehsil are 22.70 k(22,702).

Raghunathpur - I Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Raghunathpur - I Tehsil, there are about 40.09 k (40,087) workers, making up nearly 34.04% of the Raghunathpur - I Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 31.28 k (31,278) are male workers, and about 8.81 k (8,809) are female workers.

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

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.28 Lac (1,28,190) 8.86%
2025 1.29 Lac (1,28,805) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 1.29 Lac (1,29,308) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 1.30 Lac (1,29,730) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 1.30 Lac (1,30,153) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 1.31 Lac (1,30,575) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 1.31 Lac (1,30,998) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 1.31 Lac (1,31,288) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 1.31 Lac (1,31,484) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 1.32 Lac (1,31,681) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 1.32 Lac (1,31,877) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 1.32 Lac (1,32,074) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 1.32 Lac (1,32,269) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Raghunathpur - I Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.32 Lac (1,32,269), with a male population of 67.48 k (67,479) and a female population of 64.78 k (64,776). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Raghunathpur - I Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Raghunathpur - I Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Raghunathpur - I is 1.18 Lac (1,17,760).

The estimated population of Raghunathpur - I in 2024 is approximately 1.28 Lac (1,28,190).

Hindu constitute 85.81% of Raghunathpur - I population, amounting to approximately 1.01 Lac (1,01,047) people.

Muslim constitute 10% of Raghunathpur - I population, totaling around 11.78 k (11,776) people.

Hindu: 85.81%, Muslim: 10%, Other religions and persuasions: 3.17%, Christian: 0.56%, Religion not stated: 0.22%, Jain: 0.19%, Sikh: 0.05%, Buddhist: 0.02%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Raghunathpur - I is 41.65 k (35.37%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 12.60 k (10.7%).

In Raghunathpur - I, 21.27 k (18.06%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 96.49 k (81.94%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Raghunathpur - I is 67.36%, with male literacy at 78.73% and female literacy at 55.14%.

The sex ratio in Raghunathpur - I is 934 females for every 1000 males.

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