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. In 2011 there were total 2,36,295 families residing in urban areas while 14,39,981 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Rural, with 85.90% living in rural areas and 14.10% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 72.82%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 16,76,276
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 72.82%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 956
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- 14.1%
per 1000 males
Urban Population
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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 72.82%.
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
- Marginal Workers
- 1,76,517
- Non-Workers
- 9,73,289
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 8,57,199 males (51.1%) and 8,19,077 females (48.9%) out of 16,76,276 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is 72.82% out of 10,83,685 total literate population.
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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 72.82%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.
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.
Is Dakshin Dinajpur district urban or rural?
Dakshin Dinajpur district has 14.1% urban population and 85.9% rural population. The district is predominantly rural in nature.
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.