Basanti Population
As per the 2011 Census, Basanti Tehsil has a population of 3.37 Lac (3,36,717) with 1.71 Lac (1,71,279) males and 1.65 Lac (1,65,438) females.The sex ratio in Basanti is 966, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Basanti Tehsil is 50.77 k (50,770) which is 15.08% of Basanti Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Basanti Tehsil is 971 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Basanti Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the South Twenty Four Parganas District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Basanti Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Basanti Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.67 Lac (3,66,538), indicating a 8.86% increased from Basanti's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.85 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.81 Lac.
Basanti Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Basanti Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.68 Lac (3,68,297), projecting a 9.38% increased from Basanti's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.86 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.82 Lac.
Basanti Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Basanti Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.77 Lac (1,76,715), accounting for 52.48% of the Basanti Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 90.69 k (90,690), and the Hindu female population is around 86.03 k (86,025).
Basanti Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Basanti Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.51 Lac (1,51,101), accounting for 44.87% of the Basanti Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 76.02 k (76,017), and the Muslim female population is around 75.08 k (75,084).
Basanti Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,76,715 | 52.48% |
| Muslim | 1,51,101 | 44.87% |
| Christian | 7,693 | 2.28% |
| Religion not stated | 740 | 0.22% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 326 | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 62 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 56 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 24 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBasanti Urban Population
The Urban population of Basanti Tehsil is 6.63 k (6,625), with 3.45 k (3,447) being males and 3.18 k (3,178) being females, making up 1.97% of the Basanti total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 922 females for every 1000 males.
Basanti Rural Population
The Rural population of Basanti Tehsil is 3.30 Lac (3,30,092), with 1.68 Lac (1,67,832) being males and 1.62 Lac (1,62,260) being females, making up 98.03% of the Basanti total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 967 females for every 1000 males.
Basanti Literacy Rate
Basanti Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.32% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Basanti Tehsil is 75.75 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Basanti Tehsil is 60.62 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Basanti Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.19%, while in the rural regions of Basanti Tehsil, it is around 68.07%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Basanti
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68.32 | 75.75 | 60.62 |
| Urban Area | 80.19 | 85.62 | 74.31 |
| Rural Area | 68.07 | 75.54 | 60.34 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Basanti
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 73.15 | 81.63 | 64.19 |
| Muslim | 61.83 | 67.88 | 55.72 |
| Christian | 75.47 | 80.95 | 69.7 |
| Religion not stated | 71.05 | 77.19 | 65.67 |
Basanti Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Basanti Tehsil is 1.20 Lac (1,19,631) with 61.62 k (61,616) males and 58.02 k (58,015) females, which is 35.53% of Basanti Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 942 females for every 1000 males.
Basanti Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Basanti Tehsil is 20.06 k (20,060) with 10.19 k (10,190) males and 9.87 k (9,870) females, which is 5.96% of Basanti Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Basanti
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 966 |
| Urban Area | 922 |
| Rural Area | 967 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Basanti
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 949 |
| Muslim | 988 |
| Christian | 943 |
| Religion not stated | 1039 |
Basanti Area & Households
The Total Area of Basanti Tehsil is 668.53 Square KM, with a population density of 504 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Basanti Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Basanti Tehsil are 66.The Total Number of households in Basanti Tehsil are 70.82 k(70,818).
Basanti Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Basanti Tehsil, there are about 1.32 Lac (1,32,044) workers, making up nearly 39.22% of the Basanti Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 94.21 k (94,213) are male workers, and about 37.83 k (37,831) are female workers.
Basanti - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.67 Lac (3,66,538) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.68 Lac (3,68,297) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.70 Lac (3,69,736) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.71 Lac (3,70,944) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.72 Lac (3,72,151) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.73 Lac (3,73,359) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.75 Lac (3,74,567) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.75 Lac (3,75,397) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.76 Lac (3,75,958) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.77 Lac (3,76,520) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.77 Lac (3,77,082) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.78 Lac (3,77,643) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.78 Lac (3,78,201) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Basanti Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.78 Lac (3,78,201), with a male population of 1.90 Lac (1,89,790) and a female population of 1.88 Lac (1,88,458). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Basanti Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.