Barddhaman
District in WEST BENGAL
Barddhaman District of WEST BENGAL has a total population of 77,17,563 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 39,66,889 are males while 37,50,674 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 77,17,563
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 67.99%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 945
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Barddhaman has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.78% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 951 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 945.
Total Children
8,32,033
10.78% of population
Boys
4,26,385
51.2%
Girls
4,05,648
48.8%
Child Sex Ratio
951
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Barddhaman stands at 945 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 82.42% while female literacy is at 69.63%, showing a gender gap of 12.79%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 27.41% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 6.34% of total population in Barddhaman.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 77,17,563, 29,11,251 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 37.72% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 74.43% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 25.57% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 21,66,742
- Marginal Workers
- 7,44,509
- Non-Workers
- 48,06,312
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
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Population: 1,23,598
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Population: 1,23,176
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Population: 1,06,441
Ondal
Population: 1,86,915
Pandabeswar
Population: 1,61,891
Faridpur Durgapur
Population: 1,15,924
Kanksa
Population: 1,78,125
Ausgram - II
Population: 1,50,896
Ausgram - I
Population: 1,19,363
Mangolkote
Population: 2,63,240
Ketugram - I
Population: 1,65,408
Ketugram - II
Population: 1,18,567
Katwa - I
Population: 1,73,087
Katwa - II
Population: 1,36,708
Purbasthali - I
Population: 2,06,977
Purbasthali - II
Population: 2,12,355
Manteswar
Population: 2,37,398
Bhatar
Population: 2,63,064
Galsi - I
Population: 1,87,588
Galsi - II
Population: 1,47,177
Burdwan - I
Population: 2,15,943
Burdwan - II
Population: 1,52,939
Memari - I
Population: 2,18,425
Memari - II
Population: 1,50,252
Kalna - I
Population: 2,06,945
Kalna - II
Population: 1,67,335
Jamalpur
Population: 2,66,338
Raina - I
Population: 1,80,952
Khandaghosh
Population: 1,89,336
Raina - II
Population: 1,51,401
Area not under any Sub-district
Population: 22,76,742
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 39,66,889 males (51.4%) and 37,50,674 females (48.6%) out of 77,17,563 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 52,47,208 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 82.42%, Female 69.63%, Overall %. Gender gap is 12.8%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Barddhaman district in WEST BENGAL?
Barddhaman district in WEST BENGAL has a total population of 77,17,563 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 39,66,889 males and 37,50,674 females.
What is the literacy rate of Barddhaman district?
The overall literacy rate of Barddhaman district is N/A%. Male literacy is 82.42% and female literacy is 69.63%.
What is the sex ratio in Barddhaman district?
The sex ratio in Barddhaman district is 945 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Barddhaman district?
Barddhaman district has 8,32,033 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 4,26,385 are boys and 4,05,648 are girls. The child sex ratio is 951 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Barddhaman district?
Out of the total population of 77,17,563, 29,11,251 people (37.7%) are engaged in work activities in Barddhaman district.