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Dakshin Dinajpur

District in WEST BENGAL

Dakshin Dinajpur District of WEST BENGAL has a total population of 16,76,276 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 8,57,199 are males while 8,19,077 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
16,76,276
📚 Literacy Rate
64.65%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
956

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Dakshin Dinajpur has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.22% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 957 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 956.

Total Children

1,88,135

11.22% of population

Boys

96,143

51.1%

Girls

91,992

48.9%

Child Sex Ratio

957

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
73.55%
Muslim
24.63%
Christian
1.48%
Sikh
0.02%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Dakshin Dinajpur 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 78.37% while female literacy is at 67.01%, showing a gender gap of 11.36%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 28.80% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 16.43% of total population in Dakshin Dinajpur.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 16,76,276, 7,02,987 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 41.94% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 74.89% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 25.11% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
5,26,470

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,76,517

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
9,73,289

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in WEST BENGAL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Dakshin Dinajpur district in WEST BENGAL?

Dakshin Dinajpur district in WEST BENGAL has a total population of 16,76,276 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 8,57,199 males and 8,19,077 females.

What is the literacy rate of Dakshin Dinajpur district?

The overall literacy rate of Dakshin Dinajpur district is N/A%. Male literacy is 78.37% and female literacy is 67.01%.

What is the sex ratio in Dakshin Dinajpur district?

The sex ratio in Dakshin Dinajpur 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 Dakshin Dinajpur district?

Dakshin Dinajpur district has 1,88,135 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 96,143 are boys and 91,992 are girls. The child sex ratio is 957 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Dakshin Dinajpur district?

Out of the total population of 16,76,276, 7,02,987 people (41.9%) are engaged in work activities in Dakshin Dinajpur district.