Dantan - I Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Dantan - I Population 2026
2,32,016 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,36,266
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). 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 • 11.8% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 960
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 10,355
Girls 9,944
Literacy Gap
15.1% Diff Male Literacy 72.3%
Female Literacy 57.2%
SC Population
29,235
17.0% of total
ST Population
28,183
16.4% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 37%
Main Workers 33,319
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 30,185
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 22.4%
Cultivators (Farmers) 23.3%
Agricultural Laborers 51.5%
Household Industries 2.9%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dantan - I in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Dantan - I in 2026 is 2,31,633. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Dantan - I? ▼
The literacy rate of Dantan - I is 64.9% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Dantan - I? ▼
The sex ratio of Dantan - I is 965 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 Dantan - I in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Dantan - I in 2027 is 2,36,266. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Dantan - I population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Dantan - I. The Census 2011 population was 1,72,107. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Dantan - I in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Dantan - I had a total population of 1,72,107. This comprised 87,601 males and 84,506 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Paschim Medinipur District
#15 of 30
By population size
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Rank in West Bengal
#194 of 304
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Dantan - I | Paschim Medinipur Avg | West Bengal Avg |
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| Literacy Rate | 64.9% | 67.54% ↓ 2.6%
| 63.53% ↑ 1.4%
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| Sex Ratio | 965 | 966 ↓ 1 | 955 ↑ 10 |
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