Itahar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Itahar Tehsil has a population of 3.04 Lac (3,03,678) with 1.56 Lac (1,55,777) males and 1.48 Lac (1,47,901) females.The sex ratio in Itahar is 950, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Itahar Tehsil is 43.55 k (43,549) which is 14.34% of Itahar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Itahar Tehsil is 954 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Itahar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Uttar Dinajpur District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Itahar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Itahar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.31 Lac (3,30,573), indicating a 8.86% increased from Itahar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.69 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.62 Lac.
Itahar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Itahar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.32 Lac (3,32,159), projecting a 9.38% increased from Itahar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.69 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.63 Lac.
Itahar Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Itahar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.58 Lac (1,57,855), accounting for 51.98% of the Itahar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 80.72 k (80,724), and the Muslim female population is around 77.13 k (77,131).
Itahar Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Itahar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.44 Lac (1,44,049), accounting for 47.43% of the Itahar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 74.15 k (74,148), and the Hindu female population is around 69.90 k (69,901).
Itahar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 1,57,855 | 51.98% |
| Hindu | 1,44,049 | 47.43% |
| Christian | 1,295 | 0.43% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 229 | 0.08% |
| Religion not stated | 184 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 32 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 28 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 6 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationItahar Urban Population
The Urban population of Itahar Tehsil is 6.02 k (6,022), with 3.02 k (3,024) being males and 3.00 k (2,998) being females, making up 1.98% of the Itahar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 992 females for every 1000 males.
Itahar Rural Population
The Rural population of Itahar Tehsil is 2.98 Lac (2,97,656), with 1.53 Lac (1,52,753) being males and 1.45 Lac (1,44,903) being females, making up 98.02% of the Itahar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 949 females for every 1000 males.
Itahar Literacy Rate
Itahar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 58.95% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Itahar Tehsil is 64.68 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Itahar Tehsil is 52.9 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Itahar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.73%, while in the rural regions of Itahar Tehsil, it is around 58.55%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Itahar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 58.95 | 64.68 | 52.9 |
| Urban Area | 77.73 | 81.76 | 73.75 |
| Rural Area | 58.55 | 64.33 | 52.45 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Itahar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 58.52 | 61.97 | 54.9 |
| Hindu | 59.46 | 67.54 | 50.88 |
| Christian | 53.36 | 62.91 | 43.82 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 48.85 | 67.2 | 23.91 |
Itahar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Itahar Tehsil is 78.18 k (78,177) with 40.33 k (40,331) males and 37.85 k (37,846) females, which is 25.74% of Itahar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 939 females for every 1000 males.
Itahar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Itahar Tehsil is 25.33 k (25,334) with 12.60 k (12,602) males and 12.73 k (12,732) females, which is 8.34% of Itahar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1011 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Itahar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 950 |
| Urban Area | 992 |
| Rural Area | 949 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Itahar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 956 |
| Hindu | 943 |
| Christian | 1021 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 790 |
Itahar Area & Households
The Total Area of Itahar Tehsil is 369.8 Square KM, with a population density of 821 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Itahar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Itahar Tehsil are 220.The Total Number of households in Itahar Tehsil are 66.04 k(66,041).
Itahar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Itahar Tehsil, there are about 1.16 Lac (1,16,048) workers, making up nearly 38.21% of the Itahar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 86.61 k (86,605) are male workers, and about 29.44 k (29,443) are female workers.
Itahar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.31 Lac (3,30,573) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.32 Lac (3,32,159) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.33 Lac (3,33,457) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.35 Lac (3,34,546) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.36 Lac (3,35,636) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.37 Lac (3,36,725) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.38 Lac (3,37,814) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.39 Lac (3,38,562) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.39 Lac (3,39,069) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.40 Lac (3,39,576) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.40 Lac (3,40,082) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.41 Lac (3,40,589) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.41 Lac (3,41,092) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Itahar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.41 Lac (3,41,092), with a male population of 1.73 Lac (1,72,613) and a female population of 1.68 Lac (1,68,481). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Itahar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.