Jalpaiguri (Jalpaiguri) District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of Jalpaiguri (Jalpaiguri), a district of West Bengal
has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in West Bengal. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Jalpaiguri District of West Bengal.
In 2011, Jalpaiguri had population of 3,872,846 of which male and female were 1,983,064 and 1,889,782 respectively. In 2001 census, Jalpaiguri had a population of 3,401,173 of which males
were 1,751,145 and remaining 1,650,028 were females. Jalpaiguri District population
constituted 4.24 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Jalpaiguri District was at 4.24
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 13.87 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Jalpaiguri District recorded increase
of 21.45 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Jalpaiguri Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of Jalpaiguri in 2011 were 73.25 compared to 73.25 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 79.95 and 66.23 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 72.83 and 52.21 in Jalpaiguri District. Total literate in Jalpaiguri District were 2,498,780 of which male and female were 1,396,622 and 1,102,158 respectively. In 2001, Jalpaiguri District had 1,810,083 in its district.
Jalpaiguri Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in Jalpaiguri, it stood at 953 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 942. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 955 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 969 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Jalpaiguri District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 81.51 % | 3,156,781 |
| Muslims | 11.51 % | 445,817 |
| Christian | 4.81 % | 186,279 |
| Sikh | 0.08 % | 2,994 |
| Buddhist | 1.31 % | 50,676 |
| Jain | 0.04 % | 1,461 |
| Others | 0.61 % | 23,816 |
| Not Stated | 0.13 % | 5,022 |
Jalpaiguri Population 2023 - 2024
What is the population of Jalpaiguri district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Jalpaiguri was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Jalpaiguri 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3,872,846 | 38.73 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 4,320,000 | 43.29 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 4,370,000 | 43.73 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 4,400,000 | 44.10 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 4,440,000 | 44.42 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 4,460,000 | 44.69 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 4,490,000 | 44.93 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 4,510,000 | 45.13 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 4,520,000 | 45.30 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 4,540,000 | 45.44 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 4,550,000 | 45.57 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 4,560,000 | 45.67 Lakhs |
Jalpaiguri Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 38.73 Lakhs | 34.01 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 3,872,846 | 3,401,173 |
| Male | 1,983,064 | 1,751,145 |
| Female | 1,889,782 | 1,650,028 |
| Population Growth | 13.87% | 21.45% |
| Area Sq. Km | 6,227 | 6,227 |
| Density/km2 | 622 | 546 |
| Proportion to West Bengal Population | 4.24% | 4.24% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 953 | 942 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 955 | 969 |
| Average Literacy | 73.25 | 62.85 |
| Male Literacy | 79.95 | 72.83 |
| Female Literacy | 66.23 | 52.21 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 461,700 | 521,287 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 11.92% | 15.33% |
Jalpaiguri Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Jalpaiguri. There were total 461,700 children under age of 0-6 against 521,287 of 2001 census. Of total 461,700 male and female were 236,117 and 225,583 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 955 compared to 969 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 11.92 percent of Jalpaiguri District compared to 15.33 percent of 2001. There was net change of -3.41 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Jalpaiguri Houseless Data
In 2011, total 608 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 1,924. This approx 0.049679228143851% of total population of Jalpaiguri district.
Jalpaiguri District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Jalpaiguri district for 2011 is 622 people per sq. km. In 2001, Jalpaiguri district density was at 546 people per sq. km. Jalpaiguri district administers 6,227 square kilometers of areas.
Jalpaiguri District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Jalpaiguri population for 2011 census, 27.38 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 1,060,351 people lives in urban areas of which males are 545,778 and females are 514,573.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Jalpaiguri district is 943 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Jalpaiguri district was 949 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 110,589 of which males and females were 56,732 and 53,857. This child population figure of Jalpaiguri district is 10.39 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Jalpaiguri district as per census 2011 is 82.39 % of which males and females are 86.75 % and 77.75 % literates respectively.
In actual number 782,476 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 424,266 and 358,210 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 72.62 % population of Jalpaiguri districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Jalpaiguri district population living in rural areas is 2,812,495 of which males and females are 1,437,286 and 1,375,209 respectively.
In rural areas of Jalpaiguri district, sex ratio is 957 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Jalpaiguri district is considered, figure is 957 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 351,111 in rural areas of which males were 179,385 and females were 171,726. The child population comprises 12.48 % of total rural population of Jalpaiguri district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of Jalpaiguri district is 69.73 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 77.30 and 61.82 percent respectively.
In total, 1,716,304 people were literate of which males and females were 972,356 and 743,948 respectively.
All details regarding Jalpaiguri District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Jalpaiguri District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 72.62 % | 27.38 % |
| Total Population | 2,812,495 | 1,060,351 |
| Male Population | 1,437,286 | 545,778 |
| Female Population | 1,375,209 | 514,573 |
| Sex Ratio | 957 | 943 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 957 | 949 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 351,111 | 110,589 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 179,385 | 56,732 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 171,726 | 53,857 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 12.48 % | 10.43 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 12.48 % | 10.39 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 12.49 % | 10.47 % |
| Literates | 1,716,304 | 782,476 |
| Male Literates | 972,356 | 424,266 |
| Female Literates | 743,948 | 358,210 |
| Average Literacy | 69.73 % | 82.39 % |
| Male Literacy | 77.30 % | 86.75 % |
| Female Literacy | 61.82 % | 77.75 % |
City/Metros in Jalpaiguri District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Jalpaiguri District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalpaiguri (Urban Agglomeration) | 169,002 | 85,218 | 83,784 |
| Alipurduar (Urban Agglomeration) | 126,891 | 64,499 | 62,392 |
| Cities inside Jalpaiguri District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dabgram (Census Town) | 119,040 | 61,078 | 57,962 |
| Jalpaiguri (Municipality) | 107,341 | 53,708 | 53,633 |