Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Uttar Dinajpur District

Uttar Dinajpur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Uttar Dinajpur District has a population of 30.07 Lac (30,07,134) with 15.51 Lac (15,51,066) males and 14.56 Lac (14,56,068) females.The sex ratio in Uttar Dinajpur is 939, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Uttar Dinajpur District is 4.85 Lac (4,85,157) which is 16.13% of Uttar Dinajpur District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Uttar Dinajpur District is 954 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Uttar Dinajpur District is listed as part of WEST BENGAL State in INDIA.

30.07 Lac

Toatl Population

15.51 Lac

Male Population

14.56 Lac

Female Population

Uttar Dinajpur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Uttar Dinajpur District current estimated population is projected to be 32.73 Lac (32,73,455), indicating a 8.86% increased from Uttar Dinajpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 16.78 Lac, and the estimated female population is 15.95 Lac.

Uttar Dinajpur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Uttar Dinajpur District estimated population is projected to be 32.89 Lac (32,89,160), projecting a 9.38% increased from Uttar Dinajpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 16.85 Lac, and the estimated female population is 16.04 Lac.

Uttar Dinajpur Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Uttar Dinajpur District, with a total Muslim population of 15.01 Lac (15,01,170), accounting for 49.92% of the Uttar Dinajpur District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.71 Lac (7,71,198), and the Muslim female population is around 7.30 Lac (7,29,972).

Uttar Dinajpur Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Uttar Dinajpur District, with a total Hindu population of 14.83 Lac (14,82,943), accounting for 49.31% of the Uttar Dinajpur District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 7.68 Lac (7,68,309), and the Hindu female population is around 7.15 Lac (7,14,634).

Uttar Dinajpur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Muslim15,01,17049.92%
Hindu14,82,94349.31%
Christian16,7020.56%
Religion not stated2,4640.08%
Other religions and persuasions1,6220.05%
Jain1,3240.04%
Sikh4770.02%
Buddhist4320.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

Explore State wise Religion Population

Uttar Dinajpur Urban Population

The Urban population of Uttar Dinajpur District is 3.62 Lac (3,62,228), with 1.89 Lac (1,88,597) being males and 1.74 Lac (1,73,631) being females, making up 12.05% of the Uttar Dinajpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 921 females for every 1000 males.

Uttar Dinajpur Rural Population

The Rural population of Uttar Dinajpur District is 26.45 Lac (26,44,906), with 13.62 Lac (13,62,469) being males and 12.82 Lac (12,82,437) being females, making up 87.95% of the Uttar Dinajpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 942 females for every 1000 males.

Uttar Dinajpur Literacy Rate

Uttar Dinajpur District has a literacy rate of 59.07% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Uttar Dinajpur District is 65.52 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Uttar Dinajpur District is 52.17 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Uttar Dinajpur District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.28%, while in the rural regions of Uttar Dinajpur District, it is around 55.99%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Uttar Dinajpur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 59.07 65.52 52.17
Urban Area 80.28 83.91 76.32
Rural Area 55.99 62.82 48.72

Literacy Rate by Religion in Uttar Dinajpur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Muslim 51.25 56.77 45.4
Hindu 66.43 73.67 58.61
Christian 60.25 67.39 53.21
Religion not stated 63.96 70.9 57.03

Uttar Dinajpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Uttar Dinajpur District is 8.08 Lac (8,07,950) with 4.18 Lac (4,18,288) males and 3.90 Lac (3,89,662) females, which is 26.87% of Uttar Dinajpur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 932 females for every 1000 males.

Uttar Dinajpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Uttar Dinajpur District is 1.63 Lac (1,62,816) with 81.83 k (81,831) males and 80.99 k (80,985) females, which is 5.41% of Uttar Dinajpur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 990 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Uttar Dinajpur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 939
Urban Area 921
Rural Area 942

Sex Ratio by Religion in Uttar Dinajpur

Religion Sex Ratio
Muslim 947
Hindu 931
Christian 1011
Religion not stated 970

Uttar Dinajpur Area & Households

The Total Area of Uttar Dinajpur District is 3,140 Square KM, with a population density of 958 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Uttar Dinajpur District are 9 and the Total Number of Villages in Uttar Dinajpur District are 1,494.The Total Number of households in Uttar Dinajpur District are 6.06 Lac(6,05,674).

Uttar Dinajpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Uttar Dinajpur District, there are about 10.76 Lac (10,75,626) workers, making up nearly 35.77% of the Uttar Dinajpur District total population. Out of these, around 8.00 Lac (7,99,627) are male workers, and about 2.76 Lac (2,75,999) are female workers.

Uttar Dinajpur - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Uttar Dinajpur district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 4,01,121, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 30,07,134 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1961. The growth rate of 43.81% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 21.25%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Uttar Dinajpur District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 4,01,121 to 30,07,134.
  • The year 1961 stands out with a growth rate of 43.81%.
  • The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 4.01 Lac --- --- 2.09 Lac 1.92 Lac
1911 4.28 Lac 27.18 k 6.77576093 2.23 Lac 2.05 Lac
1921 3.76 Lac -51.93 k -12.12561289 1.95 Lac 1.81 Lac
1931 4.04 Lac 27.21 k 7.229664741 2.10 Lac 1.94 Lac
1941 4.52 Lac 48.11 k 11.92043134 2.36 Lac 2.15 Lac
1951 5.29 Lac 76.92 k 17.03026895 2.84 Lac 2.44 Lac
1961 7.60 Lac 2.32 Lac 43.81175429 4.03 Lac 3.57 Lac
1971 10.87 Lac 3.27 Lac 43.02426075 5.70 Lac 5.17 Lac
1981 14.16 Lac 3.28 Lac 30.20264534 7.33 Lac 6.82 Lac
1991 18.97 Lac 4.81 Lac 34.0049433 9.88 Lac 9.09 Lac
2001 24.42 Lac 5.45 Lac 28.71566041 12.60 Lac 11.82 Lac
2011 30.07 Lac 5.65 Lac 23.15264924 15.51 Lac 14.56 Lac

Historical Population of Uttar Dinajpur by Census Year 1901-2011

Uttar Dinajpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 32.73 Lac (32,73,455) 8.86%
2025 32.89 Lac (32,89,160) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 33.02 Lac (33,02,012) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 33.13 Lac (33,12,799) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 33.24 Lac (33,23,585) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 33.34 Lac (33,34,372) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 33.45 Lac (33,45,158) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 33.53 Lac (33,52,568) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 33.58 Lac (33,57,584) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 33.63 Lac (33,62,601) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 33.68 Lac (33,67,617) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 33.73 Lac (33,72,633) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 33.78 Lac (33,77,617) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Uttar Dinajpur District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 33.78 Lac (33,77,617), with a male population of 17.19 Lac (17,18,694) and a female population of 16.59 Lac (16,58,670). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Uttar Dinajpur District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Uttar Dinajpur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Uttar Dinajpur is 30.07 Lac (30,07,134).

The estimated population of Uttar Dinajpur in 2024 is approximately 32.73 Lac (32,73,455).

Muslim constitute 49.92% of Uttar Dinajpur population, amounting to approximately 15.01 Lac (15,01,170) people.

Hindu constitute 49.31% of Uttar Dinajpur population, totaling around 14.83 Lac (14,82,943) people.

Muslim: 49.92%, Hindu: 49.31%, Christian: 0.56%, Religion not stated: 0.08%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.05%, Jain: 0.04%, Sikh: 0.02%, Buddhist: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Uttar Dinajpur is 8.08 Lac (26.87%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.63 Lac (5.41%).

In Uttar Dinajpur, 3.62 Lac (12.05%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 26.45 Lac (87.95%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Uttar Dinajpur is 59.07%, with male literacy at 65.52% and female literacy at 52.17%.

The sex ratio in Uttar Dinajpur is 939 females for every 1000 males.

Uttar Dinajpur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.29% up to 2036.