Gosaba Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gosaba Tehsil has a population of 2.47 Lac (2,46,598) with 1.26 Lac (1,25,910) males and 1.21 Lac (1,20,688) females.The sex ratio in Gosaba is 959, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gosaba Tehsil is 27.84 k (27,841) which is 11.29% of Gosaba Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gosaba Tehsil is 981 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Gosaba Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the South Twenty Four Parganas District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.

Gosaba Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Gosaba Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.68 Lac (2,68,438), indicating a 8.86% increased from Gosaba's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.36 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.32 Lac.

Gosaba Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Gosaba Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.70 Lac (2,69,726), projecting a 9.38% increased from Gosaba's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.37 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.33 Lac.

Gosaba Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Gosaba Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.17 Lac (2,17,155), accounting for 88.06% of the Gosaba Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.11 Lac (1,11,172), and the Hindu female population is around 1.06 Lac (1,05,983).

Gosaba Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Gosaba Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 21.29 k (21,286), accounting for 8.63% of the Gosaba Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 10.67 k (10,668), and the Muslim female population is around 10.62 k (10,618).

Gosaba Religion Wise Population

Gosaba Urban Population

The Urban population of Gosaba Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Gosaba total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Gosaba Rural Population

The Rural population of Gosaba Tehsil is 2.47 Lac (2,46,598), with 1.26 Lac (1,25,910) being males and 1.21 Lac (1,20,688) being females, making up 100% of the Gosaba total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 959 females for every 1000 males.

Gosaba Literacy Rate

Gosaba Tehsil has a literacy rate of 78.98% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gosaba Tehsil is 86.4 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gosaba Tehsil is 71.22 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Gosaba Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Gosaba Tehsil, it is around 78.98%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gosaba

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	78.98	86.4	71.22
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	78.98	86.4	71.22

Literacy Rate by Religion in Gosaba

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	79.71	87.12	71.92
Muslim	72.95	80.09	65.74
Christian	79.18	83.71	74.65
Religion not stated	77.98	86.36	70.03

Gosaba Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gosaba Tehsil is 1.55 Lac (1,54,584) with 79.32 k (79,318) males and 75.27 k (75,266) females, which is 62.69% of Gosaba Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 949 females for every 1000 males.

Gosaba Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gosaba Tehsil is 23.34 k (23,343) with 11.77 k (11,766) males and 11.58 k (11,577) females, which is 9.47% of Gosaba Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 984 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gosaba

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	959
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	959

Sex Ratio by Religion in Gosaba

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	954
Muslim	996
Christian	1006
Religion not stated	1006

Gosaba Area & Households

The Total Area of Gosaba Tehsil is 2,661.51 Square KM, with a population density of 93 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Gosaba Tehsil are 51.The Total Number of households in Gosaba Tehsil are 58.20 k(58,197).

Gosaba Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gosaba Tehsil, there are about 1.11 Lac (1,10,996) workers, making up nearly 45.01% of the Gosaba Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 75.82 k (75,816) are male workers, and about 35.18 k (35,180) are female workers.

Gosaba - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Gosaba Census Frequently Asked Questions