Namkhana Population

As per the 2011 Census, Namkhana Tehsil has a population of 1.83 Lac (1,82,830) with 93.35 k (93,351) males and 89.48 k (89,479) females.The sex ratio in Namkhana is 959, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Namkhana Tehsil is 21.70 k (21,701) which is 11.87% of Namkhana Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Namkhana Tehsil is 959 females for every 1000 males.

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

Namkhana Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Namkhana Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.99 Lac (1,99,022), indicating a 8.86% increased from Namkhana's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.01 Lac, and the estimated female population is 98.04 k.

Namkhana Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Namkhana Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.00 Lac (1,99,977), projecting a 9.38% increased from Namkhana's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.01 Lac, and the estimated female population is 98.56 k.

Namkhana Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Namkhana Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.57 Lac (1,57,185), accounting for 85.97% of the Namkhana Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 80.47 k (80,471), and the Hindu female population is around 76.71 k (76,714).

Namkhana Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Namkhana Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 25.37 k (25,368), accounting for 13.88% of the Namkhana Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 12.76 k (12,756), and the Muslim female population is around 12.61 k (12,612).

Namkhana Religion Wise Population

Namkhana Urban Population

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

Namkhana Rural Population

The Rural population of Namkhana Tehsil is 1.83 Lac (1,82,830), with 93.35 k (93,351) being males and 89.48 k (89,479) being females, making up 100% of the Namkhana total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 959 females for every 1000 males.

Namkhana Literacy Rate

Namkhana Tehsil has a literacy rate of 85.72% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Namkhana Tehsil is 91.54 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Namkhana Tehsil is 79.64 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Namkhana Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Namkhana Tehsil, it is around 85.72%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Namkhana

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	85.72	91.54	79.64
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	85.72	91.54	79.64

Literacy Rate by Religion in Namkhana

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	86.56	92.37	80.46
Muslim	80.15	85.89	74.39
Religion not stated	84.85	96.49	76
Christian	81.08	92.86	73.91

Namkhana Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Namkhana Tehsil is 47.26 k (47,260) with 24.05 k (24,051) males and 23.21 k (23,209) females, which is 25.85% of Namkhana Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 965 females for every 1000 males.

Namkhana Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Namkhana Tehsil is 741 (741) with 358 (358) males and 383 (383) females, which is 0.41% of Namkhana Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1070 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Namkhana

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

Sex Ratio by Religion in Namkhana

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	954
Muslim	989
Religion not stated	1180
Christian	1334

Namkhana Area & Households

The Total Area of Namkhana Tehsil is 326.41 Square KM, with a population density of 560 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Namkhana Tehsil are 39.The Total Number of households in Namkhana Tehsil are 41.43 k(41,433).

Namkhana Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Namkhana Tehsil, there are about 65.90 k (65,899) workers, making up nearly 36.04% of the Namkhana Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 53.00 k (53,002) are male workers, and about 12.90 k (12,897) are female workers.

Namkhana - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Namkhana Census Frequently Asked Questions