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
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
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
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
- 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 % out of 10,83,685 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 78.37%, Female 67.01%, Overall %. Gender gap is 11.4%.
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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 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.