Birbhum
District in WEST BENGAL
Birbhum District of WEST BENGAL has a total population of 35,02,404 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 17,90,920 are males while 17,11,484 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 35,02,404
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 61.63%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 956
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 12.81% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 959 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 956.
Total Children
4,48,485
12.81% of population
Boys
2,28,909
51.0%
Girls
2,19,576
49.0%
Child Sex Ratio
959
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Birbhum stands at 956 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 76.92% while female literacy is at 64.14%, showing a gender gap of 12.78%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 29.50% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 6.92% of total population in Birbhum.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 35,02,404, 13,31,603 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 38.02% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 68.55% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 31.45% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 9,12,844
- Marginal Workers
- 4,18,759
- Non-Workers
- 21,70,801
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Murarai - I
Population: 1,90,802
Murarai - II
Population: 2,22,033
Nalhati - I
Population: 2,04,818
Nalhati - II
Population: 1,27,785
Rampurhat - I
Population: 1,88,435
Rampurhat - II
Population: 1,87,823
Mayureswar - I
Population: 1,59,782
Mayureswar - II
Population: 1,27,661
Mohammad Bazar
Population: 1,64,570
Rajnagar
Population: 77,979
Suri - I
Population: 1,11,377
Suri - II
Population: 87,405
Sainthia
Population: 1,95,349
Labpur
Population: 2,01,901
Nanoor
Population: 2,18,654
Bolpur Sriniketan
Population: 2,02,553
Illambazar
Population: 1,68,709
Dubrajpur
Population: 1,81,437
Khoyrasol
Population: 1,53,248
Area not under any Sub-district
Population: 3,30,083
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 17,90,920 males (51.1%) and 17,11,484 females (48.9%) out of 35,02,404 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 21,58,447 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 76.92%, Female 64.14%, Overall %. Gender gap is 12.8%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Birbhum district in WEST BENGAL?
Birbhum district in WEST BENGAL has a total population of 35,02,404 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 17,90,920 males and 17,11,484 females.
What is the literacy rate of Birbhum district?
The overall literacy rate of Birbhum district is N/A%. Male literacy is 76.92% and female literacy is 64.14%.
What is the sex ratio in Birbhum district?
The sex ratio in Birbhum district is 956 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Birbhum district?
Birbhum district has 4,48,485 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,28,909 are boys and 2,19,576 are girls. The child sex ratio is 959 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Birbhum district?
Out of the total population of 35,02,404, 13,31,603 people (38.0%) are engaged in work activities in Birbhum district.