Jalpaiguri
District in WEST BENGAL
Jalpaiguri District of WEST BENGAL has a total population of 38,72,846 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 19,83,064 are males while 18,89,782 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 38,72,846
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 64.52%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 953
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Jalpaiguri has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.92% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 955 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 953.
Total Children
4,61,700
11.92% of population
Boys
2,36,117
51.1%
Girls
2,25,583
48.9%
Child Sex Ratio
955
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Jalpaiguri stands at 953 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 79.95% while female literacy is at 66.23%, showing a gender gap of 13.72%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 37.65% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 18.89% of total population in Jalpaiguri.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 38,72,846, 15,12,910 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 39.06% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 76.26% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 23.74% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 11,53,765
- Marginal Workers
- 3,59,145
- Non-Workers
- 23,59,936
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
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Population: 3,73,776
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Population: 1,17,540
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Population: 1,27,397
Madarihat
Population: 2,02,026
Kalchini
Population: 2,98,458
Kumargram
Population: 1,99,609
Alipurduar - I
Population: 2,16,931
Alipurduar - II
Population: 2,18,272
Falakata
Population: 2,90,722
Dhupguri
Population: 4,14,854
Maynaguri
Population: 3,29,032
Jalpaiguri
Population: 3,23,445
Area not under any Sub-district
Population: 4,61,228
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 19,83,064 males (51.2%) and 18,89,782 females (48.8%) out of 38,72,846 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 24,98,780 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 79.95%, Female 66.23%, Overall %. Gender gap is 13.7%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Jalpaiguri district in WEST BENGAL?
Jalpaiguri district in WEST BENGAL has a total population of 38,72,846 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 19,83,064 males and 18,89,782 females.
What is the literacy rate of Jalpaiguri district?
The overall literacy rate of Jalpaiguri district is N/A%. Male literacy is 79.95% and female literacy is 66.23%.
What is the sex ratio in Jalpaiguri district?
The sex ratio in Jalpaiguri district is 953 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Jalpaiguri district?
Jalpaiguri district has 4,61,700 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,36,117 are boys and 2,25,583 are girls. The child sex ratio is 955 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Jalpaiguri district?
Out of the total population of 38,72,846, 15,12,910 people (39.1%) are engaged in work activities in Jalpaiguri district.