Kaliaganj Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kaliaganj Tehsil has a population of 2.24 Lac (2,24,142) with 1.15 Lac (1,15,104) males and 1.09 Lac (1,09,038) females.The sex ratio in Kaliaganj is 948, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kaliaganj Tehsil is 29.54 k (29,540) which is 13.18% of Kaliaganj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kaliaganj Tehsil is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kaliaganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Uttar Dinajpur District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Kaliaganj Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kaliaganj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.44 Lac (2,43,993), indicating a 8.86% increased from Kaliaganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.25 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.19 Lac.
Kaliaganj Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kaliaganj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.45 Lac (2,45,164), projecting a 9.38% increased from Kaliaganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.25 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.20 Lac.
Kaliaganj Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kaliaganj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.77 Lac (1,77,257), accounting for 79.08% of the Kaliaganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 91.11 k (91,112), and the Hindu female population is around 86.15 k (86,145).
Kaliaganj Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kaliaganj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 46.07 k (46,066), accounting for 20.55% of the Kaliaganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 23.58 k (23,577), and the Muslim female population is around 22.49 k (22,489).
Kaliaganj Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,77,257 | 79.08% |
| Muslim | 46,066 | 20.55% |
| Christian | 646 | 0.29% |
| Religion not stated | 138 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 17 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 8 | 0% |
| Jain | 7 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKaliaganj Urban Population
The Urban population of Kaliaganj Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Kaliaganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Kaliaganj Rural Population
The Rural population of Kaliaganj Tehsil is 2.24 Lac (2,24,142), with 1.15 Lac (1,15,104) being males and 1.09 Lac (1,09,038) being females, making up 100% of the Kaliaganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Kaliaganj Literacy Rate
Kaliaganj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.5% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kaliaganj Tehsil is 74.58 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kaliaganj Tehsil is 57.95 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kaliaganj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Kaliaganj Tehsil, it is around 66.5%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kaliaganj
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66.5 | 74.58 | 57.95 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 66.5 | 74.58 | 57.95 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kaliaganj
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 64.51 | 73.63 | 54.85 |
| Muslim | 74.23 | 78.22 | 70.01 |
| Christian | 71.94 | 83.01 | 59.93 |
| Religion not stated | 63.06 | 67.35 | 59.68 |
Kaliaganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kaliaganj Tehsil is 1.38 Lac (1,38,461) with 71.23 k (71,227) males and 67.23 k (67,234) females, which is 61.77% of Kaliaganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 944 females for every 1000 males.
Kaliaganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kaliaganj Tehsil is 12.68 k (12,675) with 6.37 k (6,370) males and 6.31 k (6,305) females, which is 5.65% of Kaliaganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 990 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kaliaganj
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 948 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 948 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kaliaganj
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 946 |
| Muslim | 954 |
| Christian | 917 |
| Religion not stated | 1300 |
Kaliaganj Area & Households
The Total Area of Kaliaganj Tehsil is 291.95 Square KM, with a population density of 768 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Kaliaganj Tehsil are 192.The Total Number of households in Kaliaganj Tehsil are 49.75 k(49,745).
Kaliaganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kaliaganj Tehsil, there are about 94.53 k (94,534) workers, making up nearly 42.18% of the Kaliaganj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 65.69 k (65,692) are male workers, and about 28.84 k (28,842) are female workers.
Kaliaganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.44 Lac (2,43,993) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.45 Lac (2,45,164) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.46 Lac (2,46,122) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.47 Lac (2,46,926) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.48 Lac (2,47,730) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.49 Lac (2,48,534) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.49 Lac (2,49,338) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.50 Lac (2,49,890) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.50 Lac (2,50,264) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.51 Lac (2,50,638) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.51 Lac (2,51,012) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.51 Lac (2,51,386) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.52 Lac (2,51,757) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kaliaganj Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.52 Lac (2,51,757), with a male population of 1.28 Lac (1,27,544) and a female population of 1.24 Lac (1,24,210). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Kaliaganj Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.