Jaynagar - I Population

As per the 2011 Census, Jaynagar - I Tehsil has a population of 2.63 Lac (2,63,151) with 1.35 Lac (1,34,966) males and 1.28 Lac (1,28,185) females.The sex ratio in Jaynagar - I is 950, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jaynagar - I Tehsil is 36.29 k (36,293) which is 13.79% of Jaynagar - I Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jaynagar - I Tehsil is 955 females for every 1000 males.

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

2.63 Lac

Toatl Population

1.35 Lac

Male Population

1.28 Lac

Female Population

Jaynagar - I Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Jaynagar - I Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.86 Lac (2,86,457), indicating a 8.86% increased from Jaynagar - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.46 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.40 Lac.

Jaynagar - I Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Jaynagar - I Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.88 Lac (2,87,831), projecting a 9.38% increased from Jaynagar - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.47 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.41 Lac.

Jaynagar - I Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Jaynagar - I Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.39 Lac (1,38,544), accounting for 52.65% of the Jaynagar - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 71.37 k (71,373), and the Hindu female population is around 67.17 k (67,171).

Jaynagar - I Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jaynagar - I Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.23 Lac (1,23,307), accounting for 46.86% of the Jaynagar - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 62.96 k (62,957), and the Muslim female population is around 60.35 k (60,350).

Jaynagar - I Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,38,54452.65%
Muslim1,23,30746.86%
Religion not stated6210.24%
Christian5550.21%
Sikh620.02%
Buddhist380.01%
Jain210.01%
Other religions and persuasions30%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Jaynagar - I Urban Population

The Urban population of Jaynagar - I Tehsil is 46.32 k (46,322), with 23.60 k (23,599) being males and 22.72 k (22,723) being females, making up 17.6% of the Jaynagar - I total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 963 females for every 1000 males.

Jaynagar - I Rural Population

The Rural population of Jaynagar - I Tehsil is 2.17 Lac (2,16,829), with 1.11 Lac (1,11,367) being males and 1.05 Lac (1,05,462) being females, making up 82.4% of the Jaynagar - I total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 947 females for every 1000 males.

Jaynagar - I Literacy Rate

Jaynagar - I Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.17% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jaynagar - I Tehsil is 80.09 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jaynagar - I Tehsil is 65.87 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Jaynagar - I Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.77%, while in the rural regions of Jaynagar - I Tehsil, it is around 72.16%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jaynagar - I

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 73.17 80.09 65.87
Urban Area 77.77 83 72.31
Rural Area 72.16 79.46 64.46

Literacy Rate by Religion in Jaynagar - I

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 76.4 85.5 66.71
Muslim 69.26 73.5 64.85
Religion not stated 75.26 84.39 66.53
Christian 75.44 80.56 70.83

Jaynagar - I Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jaynagar - I Tehsil is 1.03 Lac (1,02,645) with 52.94 k (52,940) males and 49.71 k (49,705) females, which is 39.01% of Jaynagar - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 939 females for every 1000 males.

Jaynagar - I Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jaynagar - I Tehsil is 80 (80) with 44 (44) males and 36 (36) females, which is 0.03% of Jaynagar - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 819 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jaynagar - I

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 950
Urban Area 963
Rural Area 947

Sex Ratio by Religion in Jaynagar - I

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 942
Muslim 959
Religion not stated 1010
Christian 1071

Jaynagar - I Area & Households

The Total Area of Jaynagar - I Tehsil is 204.52 Square KM, with a population density of 1,287 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jaynagar - I Tehsil are 6 and the Total Number of Villages in Jaynagar - I Tehsil are 67.The Total Number of households in Jaynagar - I Tehsil are 55.73 k(55,734).

Jaynagar - I Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Jaynagar - I Tehsil, there are about 89.25 k (89,248) workers, making up nearly 33.92% of the Jaynagar - I Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 72.59 k (72,587) are male workers, and about 16.66 k (16,661) are female workers.

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

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.86 Lac (2,86,457) 8.86%
2025 2.88 Lac (2,87,831) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 2.89 Lac (2,88,956) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 2.90 Lac (2,89,900) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 2.91 Lac (2,90,844) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 2.92 Lac (2,91,788) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 2.93 Lac (2,92,732) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 2.93 Lac (2,93,380) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 2.94 Lac (2,93,819) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 2.94 Lac (2,94,258) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 2.95 Lac (2,94,697) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 2.95 Lac (2,95,136) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 2.96 Lac (2,95,572) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Jaynagar - I Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.96 Lac (2,95,572), with a male population of 1.50 Lac (1,49,553) and a female population of 1.46 Lac (1,46,022). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Jaynagar - I Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Jaynagar - I Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Jaynagar - I is 2.63 Lac (2,63,151).

The estimated population of Jaynagar - I in 2024 is approximately 2.86 Lac (2,86,457).

Hindu constitute 52.65% of Jaynagar - I population, amounting to approximately 1.39 Lac (1,38,544) people.

Muslim constitute 46.86% of Jaynagar - I population, totaling around 1.23 Lac (1,23,307) people.

Hindu: 52.65%, Muslim: 46.86%, Religion not stated: 0.24%, Christian: 0.21%, Sikh: 0.02%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Jain: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Jaynagar - I is 1.03 Lac (39.01%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 80 (0.03%).

In Jaynagar - I, 46.32 k (17.6%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.17 Lac (82.4%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jaynagar - I is 73.17%, with male literacy at 80.09% and female literacy at 65.87%.

The sex ratio in Jaynagar - I is 950 females for every 1000 males.

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