Bolpur Sriniketan Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Bolpur Sriniketan Population 2026
2,45,754 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,48,659
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 1.29% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 11.4% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 974
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 11,732
Girls 11,428
Literacy Gap
11.9% Diff Male Literacy 68.5%
Female Literacy 56.6%
SC Population
61,960
30.6% of total
ST Population
38,615
19.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 42%
Main Workers 59,897
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 25,844
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 29.0%
Cultivators (Farmers) 15.7%
Agricultural Laborers 51.6%
Household Industries 3.7%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,78,111 | 2,02,553 | +13.72% |
| Literacy Rate | 51.2% | 62.59% | +11.4% |
| Sex Ratio | 960 | 972 | +12 |
Decadal Growth Rate
13.72%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
1.29%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bolpur Sriniketan in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Bolpur Sriniketan in 2026 is 2,45,492. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 1.29%.
What is the literacy rate of Bolpur Sriniketan? ▼
The literacy rate of Bolpur Sriniketan is 62.59% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Bolpur Sriniketan? ▼
The sex ratio of Bolpur Sriniketan is 972 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Bolpur Sriniketan in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Bolpur Sriniketan in 2027 is 2,48,659. This projection is based on the 1.29% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Bolpur Sriniketan population changed since 2001? ▼
Bolpur Sriniketan population grew from 1,78,111 in 2001 to 2,02,553 in 2011, a decadal growth of 13.72%. The annual compound growth rate was 1.29%.
What was the population of Bolpur Sriniketan in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Bolpur Sriniketan had a total population of 2,02,553. This comprised 1,02,722 males and 99,831 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Birbhum District
#5 of 20
By population size
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Rank in West Bengal
#139 of 304
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Bolpur Sriniketan | Birbhum Avg | West Bengal Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 62.59% | 61.23% ↑ 1.4%
| 63.53% ↓ 0.9%
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| Sex Ratio | 972 | 955 ↑ 17 | 955 ↑ 17 |
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