Raiganj Population
As per the 2011 Census, Raiganj Tehsil has a population of 4.30 Lac (4,30,221) with 2.22 Lac (2,21,738) males and 2.08 Lac (2,08,483) females.The sex ratio in Raiganj is 941, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Raiganj Tehsil is 61.52 k (61,515) which is 14.3% of Raiganj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Raiganj Tehsil is 940 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Raiganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Uttar Dinajpur District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Raiganj Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Raiganj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.68 Lac (4,68,323), indicating a 8.86% increased from Raiganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.40 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.28 Lac.
Raiganj Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Raiganj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.71 Lac (4,70,570), projecting a 9.38% increased from Raiganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.41 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.30 Lac.
Raiganj Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Raiganj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.80 Lac (2,80,214), accounting for 65.13% of the Raiganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.45 Lac (1,45,314), and the Hindu female population is around 1.35 Lac (1,34,900).
Raiganj Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Raiganj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.47 Lac (1,46,871), accounting for 34.14% of the Raiganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 74.92 k (74,921), and the Muslim female population is around 71.95 k (71,950).
Raiganj Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,80,214 | 65.13% |
| Muslim | 1,46,871 | 34.14% |
| Christian | 2,075 | 0.48% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 494 | 0.11% |
| Religion not stated | 346 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 105 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 89 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 27 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationRaiganj Urban Population
The Urban population of Raiganj Tehsil is 16.08 k (16,078), with 8.35 k (8,345) being males and 7.73 k (7,733) being females, making up 3.74% of the Raiganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 927 females for every 1000 males.
Raiganj Rural Population
The Rural population of Raiganj Tehsil is 4.14 Lac (4,14,143), with 2.13 Lac (2,13,393) being males and 2.01 Lac (2,00,750) being females, making up 96.26% of the Raiganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 941 females for every 1000 males.
Raiganj Literacy Rate
Raiganj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 63.52% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Raiganj Tehsil is 70.23 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Raiganj Tehsil is 56.37 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Raiganj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.6%, while in the rural regions of Raiganj Tehsil, it is around 62.78%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Raiganj
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.52 | 70.23 | 56.37 |
| Urban Area | 81.6 | 85.84 | 76.99 |
| Rural Area | 62.78 | 69.59 | 55.54 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Raiganj
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66.13 | 73.65 | 58.02 |
| Muslim | 58.16 | 63.17 | 52.97 |
| Christian | 72.92 | 76.33 | 70.19 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 46.44 | 59.5 | 33.82 |
Raiganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Raiganj Tehsil is 1.64 Lac (1,63,662) with 84.60 k (84,595) males and 79.07 k (79,067) females, which is 38.04% of Raiganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 935 females for every 1000 males.
Raiganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Raiganj Tehsil is 27.79 k (27,785) with 13.90 k (13,899) males and 13.89 k (13,886) females, which is 6.46% of Raiganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Raiganj
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 941 |
| Urban Area | 927 |
| Rural Area | 941 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Raiganj
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 929 |
| Muslim | 961 |
| Christian | 1206 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1076 |
Raiganj Area & Households
The Total Area of Raiganj Tehsil is 488.32 Square KM, with a population density of 881 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Raiganj Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Raiganj Tehsil are 222.The Total Number of households in Raiganj Tehsil are 92.05 k(92,046).
Raiganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Raiganj Tehsil, there are about 1.69 Lac (1,69,472) workers, making up nearly 39.39% of the Raiganj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.21 Lac (1,21,385) are male workers, and about 48.09 k (48,087) are female workers.
Raiganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.68 Lac (4,68,323) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.71 Lac (4,70,570) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.72 Lac (4,72,409) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.74 Lac (4,73,952) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.75 Lac (4,75,495) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.77 Lac (4,77,038) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.79 Lac (4,78,581) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.80 Lac (4,79,642) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.80 Lac (4,80,359) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.81 Lac (4,81,077) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.82 Lac (4,81,795) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.83 Lac (4,82,512) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.83 Lac (4,83,225) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Raiganj Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.83 Lac (4,83,225), with a male population of 2.46 Lac (2,45,702) and a female population of 2.37 Lac (2,37,492). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Raiganj Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.