Goalpokhar - I Population
As per the 2011 Census, Goalpokhar - I Tehsil has a population of 3.26 Lac (3,26,120) with 1.70 Lac (1,69,954) males and 1.56 Lac (1,56,166) females.The sex ratio in Goalpokhar - I is 919, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Goalpokhar - I Tehsil is 61.88 k (61,875) which is 18.97% of Goalpokhar - I Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Goalpokhar - I Tehsil is 949 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Goalpokhar - I Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Uttar Dinajpur District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Goalpokhar - I Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Goalpokhar - I Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.55 Lac (3,55,003), indicating a 8.86% increased from Goalpokhar - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.84 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.71 Lac.
Goalpokhar - I Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Goalpokhar - I Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.57 Lac (3,56,706), projecting a 9.38% increased from Goalpokhar - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.85 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.72 Lac.
Goalpokhar - I Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Goalpokhar - I Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.52 Lac (2,51,965), accounting for 77.26% of the Goalpokhar - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.31 Lac (1,30,885), and the Muslim female population is around 1.21 Lac (1,21,080).
Goalpokhar - I Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Goalpokhar - I Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 72.89 k (72,892), accounting for 22.35% of the Goalpokhar - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 38.41 k (38,406), and the Hindu female population is around 34.49 k (34,486).
Goalpokhar - I Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 2,51,965 | 77.26% |
| Hindu | 72,892 | 22.35% |
| Christian | 676 | 0.21% |
| Religion not stated | 438 | 0.13% |
| Sikh | 68 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 41 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 37 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGoalpokhar - I Urban Population
The Urban population of Goalpokhar - I Tehsil is 5.94 k (5,939), with 3.07 k (3,065) being males and 2.87 k (2,874) being females, making up 1.82% of the Goalpokhar - I total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 938 females for every 1000 males.
Goalpokhar - I Rural Population
The Rural population of Goalpokhar - I Tehsil is 3.20 Lac (3,20,181), with 1.67 Lac (1,66,889) being males and 1.53 Lac (1,53,292) being females, making up 98.18% of the Goalpokhar - I total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 919 females for every 1000 males.
Goalpokhar - I Literacy Rate
Goalpokhar - I Tehsil has a literacy rate of 42.26% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Goalpokhar - I Tehsil is 48.8 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Goalpokhar - I Tehsil is 35.08 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Goalpokhar - I Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 64.85%, while in the rural regions of Goalpokhar - I Tehsil, it is around 41.82%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Goalpokhar - I
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 42.26 | 48.8 | 35.08 |
| Urban Area | 64.85 | 71.01 | 58.39 |
| Rural Area | 41.82 | 48.39 | 34.62 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Goalpokhar - I
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 38 | 44 | 31.5 |
| Hindu | 55.94 | 63.91 | 46.92 |
| Christian | 55.73 | 66.13 | 42.91 |
| Religion not stated | 46.46 | 54.3 | 39.66 |
Goalpokhar - I Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Goalpokhar - I Tehsil is 43.44 k (43,442) with 22.76 k (22,764) males and 20.68 k (20,678) females, which is 13.32% of Goalpokhar - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 909 females for every 1000 males.
Goalpokhar - I Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Goalpokhar - I Tehsil is 12.60 k (12,595) with 6.36 k (6,359) males and 6.24 k (6,236) females, which is 3.86% of Goalpokhar - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 981 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Goalpokhar - I
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 919 |
| Urban Area | 938 |
| Rural Area | 919 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Goalpokhar - I
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 926 |
| Hindu | 898 |
| Christian | 868 |
| Religion not stated | 1057 |
Goalpokhar - I Area & Households
The Total Area of Goalpokhar - I Tehsil is 358.55 Square KM, with a population density of 910 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Goalpokhar - I Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Goalpokhar - I Tehsil are 152.The Total Number of households in Goalpokhar - I Tehsil are 61.31 k(61,307).
Goalpokhar - I Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Goalpokhar - I Tehsil, there are about 1.01 Lac (1,00,866) workers, making up nearly 30.93% of the Goalpokhar - I Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 82.27 k (82,269) are male workers, and about 18.60 k (18,597) are female workers.
Goalpokhar - I - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.55 Lac (3,55,003) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.57 Lac (3,56,706) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.58 Lac (3,58,100) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.59 Lac (3,59,269) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.60 Lac (3,60,439) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.62 Lac (3,61,609) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.63 Lac (3,62,779) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.64 Lac (3,63,582) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.64 Lac (3,64,126) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.65 Lac (3,64,670) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.65 Lac (3,65,214) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.66 Lac (3,65,758) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.66 Lac (3,66,299) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Goalpokhar - I Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.66 Lac (3,66,299), with a male population of 1.88 Lac (1,88,322) and a female population of 1.78 Lac (1,77,896). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Goalpokhar - I Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.