Bankura
District in WEST BENGAL
Bankura District of WEST BENGAL has a total population of 35,96,674 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 18,38,095 are males while 17,58,579 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 35,96,674
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 62.08%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 957
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Bankura has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.64% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 949 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 957.
Total Children
4,18,650
11.64% of population
Boys
2,14,846
51.3%
Girls
2,03,804
48.7%
Child Sex Ratio
949
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Bankura stands at 957 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 80.05% while female literacy is at 60.05%, showing a gender gap of 20.00%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 32.65% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 10.25% of total population in Bankura.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 35,96,674, 14,66,220 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 40.77% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 62.50% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 37.50% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 9,16,393
- Marginal Workers
- 5,49,827
- Non-Workers
- 21,30,454
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Saltora
Population: 1,35,980
Mejhia
Population: 86,188
Gangajalghati
Population: 1,80,974
Chhatna
Population: 1,95,038
Indpur
Population: 1,56,522
Bankura - I
Population: 1,07,685
Bankura - II
Population: 1,40,864
Barjora
Population: 2,02,049
Sonamukhi
Population: 1,58,697
Patrasayer
Population: 1,84,070
Indus
Population: 1,69,783
Kotulpur
Population: 1,88,775
Jaypur
Population: 1,56,920
Vishnupur
Population: 1,56,822
Onda
Population: 2,52,984
Taldangra
Population: 1,47,893
Simlapal
Population: 1,43,038
Khatra
Population: 1,17,030
Hirbandh
Population: 83,834
Ranibundh
Population: 1,19,089
Raipur
Population: 1,71,377
Sarenga
Population: 1,06,808
Area not under any Sub-district
Population: 2,34,254
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 18,38,095 males (51.1%) and 17,58,579 females (48.9%) out of 35,96,674 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 22,32,992 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 80.05%, Female 60.05%, Overall %. Gender gap is 20.0%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bankura district in WEST BENGAL?
Bankura district in WEST BENGAL has a total population of 35,96,674 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 18,38,095 males and 17,58,579 females.
What is the literacy rate of Bankura district?
The overall literacy rate of Bankura district is N/A%. Male literacy is 80.05% and female literacy is 60.05%.
What is the sex ratio in Bankura district?
The sex ratio in Bankura district is 957 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Bankura district?
Bankura district has 4,18,650 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,14,846 are boys and 2,03,804 are girls. The child sex ratio is 949 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Bankura district?
Out of the total population of 35,96,674, 14,66,220 people (40.8%) are engaged in work activities in Bankura district.