West Bengal Statistics
Aggregated Census 2011 Data for the State
West Bengal has a total population of 9,12,76,115 as per the 2011 Census. The state is divided into 26 districts. The census reveals that 31.87% of the population lives in urban areas while 68.13% resides in rural villages.
- Total Population
- 9,12,76,115
- Avg Literacy Rate
- 76.26%
- Avg Sex Ratio
- 950
- Urban / Rural
- 31.9% / 68.1%
Demographic Profile
The average literacy rate in West Bengal is 76.26%. The gender ratio stands at 950 females per 1000 males.
The Scheduled Caste population in West Bengal is 2,14,63,270, while Scheduled Tribes account for 52,96,953.
Workforce breakdown
In terms of workforce, West Bengal has 3,47,56,355 total workers, with 73.90% being Main Workers.
- Main Workers
- 2,56,86,630
- Marginal Workers
- 90,69,725
- Non-Workers
- 5,65,19,760
Districts in West Bengal (26)
North Twenty Four Parganas
#Population: 1,00,09,781
Literacy: 76.01%
North Twenty Four Parganas
#Population: 1,00,09,781
Literacy: 84.06%
South Twenty Four Parganas
#Population: 81,61,961
Literacy: 77.51%
South Twenty Four Parganas
#Population: 81,61,961
Literacy: 67.77%
Barddhaman
#Population: 77,17,563
Literacy: 67.99%
Murshidabad
#Population: 71,03,807
Literacy: 57.09%
Paschim Medinipur
#Population: 59,13,457
Literacy: 68.97%
Paschim Medinipur
#Population: 59,13,457
Literacy: 78%
Hugli
#Population: 55,19,145
Literacy: 73.9%
Nadia
#Population: 51,67,600
Literacy: 67.35%
Purba Medinipur
#Population: 50,95,875
Literacy: 87.02%
Purba Medinipur
#Population: 50,95,875
Literacy: 76.99%
Haora
#Population: 48,50,029
Literacy: 74.33%
Kolkata
#Population: 44,96,694
Literacy: 79.8%
Maldah
#Population: 39,88,845
Literacy: 52.31%
Jalpaiguri
#Population: 38,72,846
Literacy: 64.52%
Bankura
#Population: 35,96,674
Literacy: 62.08%
Birbhum
#Population: 35,02,404
Literacy: 61.63%
Uttar Dinajpur
#Population: 30,07,134
Literacy: 49.54%
Uttar Dinajpur
#Population: 30,07,134
Literacy: 59.07%
Puruliya
#Population: 29,30,115
Literacy: 55.46%
Koch Bihar
#Population: 28,19,086
Literacy: 65.64%
Koch Bihar
#Population: 28,19,086
Literacy: 74.78%
Darjiling
#Population: 18,46,823
Literacy: 71.24%
Dakshin Dinajpur
#Population: 16,76,276
Literacy: 64.65%
Dakshin Dinajpur
#Population: 16,76,276
Literacy: 72.82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of West Bengal according to Census 2011?
As per the Census 2011, West Bengal has a total population of 9,12,76,115. Out of this, 4,68,09,027 are males and 4,44,67,088 are females.
What is the literacy rate of West Bengal?
The literacy rate of West Bengal is 76.26% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at N/A% while female literacy is N/A%.
How many districts are there in West Bengal?
West Bengal has 26 districts as per the administrative divisions during Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of West Bengal?
The sex ratio of West Bengal is 950 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is comparable to or above the national average.