Dantan - II Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Dantan - II Population 2026
2,08,977 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,12,805
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 • 11.6% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 953
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 9,175
Girls 8,748
Literacy Gap
12.1% Diff Male Literacy 78.8%
Female Literacy 66.7%
SC Population
13,828
8.9% of total
ST Population
10,861
7.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 36%
Main Workers 36,700
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 19,214
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 21.2%
Cultivators (Farmers) 30.1%
Agricultural Laborers 46.3%
Household Industries 2.4%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dantan - II in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Dantan - II in 2026 is 2,08,632. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Dantan - II? ▼
The literacy rate of Dantan - II is 72.92% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Dantan - II? ▼
The sex ratio of Dantan - II is 949 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 - II in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Dantan - II in 2027 is 2,12,805. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Dantan - II population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Dantan - II. The Census 2011 population was 1,55,017. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Dantan - II in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Dantan - II had a total population of 1,55,017. This comprised 79,543 males and 75,474 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Paschim Medinipur District
#20 of 30
By population size
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Rank in West Bengal
#226 of 304
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Dantan - II | Paschim Medinipur Avg | West Bengal Avg |
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| Literacy Rate | 72.92% | 67.54% ↑ 5.4%
| 63.53% ↑ 9.4%
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| Sex Ratio | 949 | 966 ↓ 17 | 955 ↓ 6 |
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