Maldah
District in WEST BENGAL
Maldah District of WEST BENGAL has a total population of 39,88,845 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 20,51,541 are males while 19,37,304 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 39,88,845
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 52.31%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 944
- 🏙️ 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 15.27% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 950 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 944.
Total Children
6,09,040
15.27% of population
Boys
3,12,340
51.3%
Girls
2,96,700
48.7%
Child Sex Ratio
950
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Maldah stands at 944 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 66.24% while female literacy is at 56.96%, showing a gender gap of 9.28%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 20.94% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 7.87% of total population in Maldah.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 39,88,845, 15,37,847 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 38.55% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 68.34% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 31.66% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 10,50,995
- Marginal Workers
- 4,86,852
- Non-Workers
- 24,50,998
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Harischandrapur - I
Population: 1,99,493
Harischandrapur - II
Population: 2,51,345
Chanchal - I
Population: 2,04,740
Chanchal - II
Population: 2,05,333
Ratua - I
Population: 2,75,388
Ratua - II
Population: 2,02,080
Gazole
Population: 3,43,830
Bamangola
Population: 1,43,906
Habibpur
Population: 2,10,699
Maldah (Old)
Population: 1,56,365
English Bazar
Population: 2,74,627
Manikchak
Population: 2,69,813
Kaliachak - I
Population: 3,92,517
Kaliachak - II
Population: 2,10,105
Kaliachak - III
Population: 3,59,071
Area not under any Sub-district
Population: 2,89,533
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 20,51,541 males (51.4%) and 19,37,304 females (48.6%) out of 39,88,845 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 20,86,432 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 66.24%, Female 56.96%, Overall %. Gender gap is 9.3%.
Other Districts in WEST BENGAL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Maldah district in WEST BENGAL?
Maldah district in WEST BENGAL has a total population of 39,88,845 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 20,51,541 males and 19,37,304 females.
What is the literacy rate of Maldah district?
The overall literacy rate of Maldah district is N/A%. Male literacy is 66.24% and female literacy is 56.96%.
What is the sex ratio in Maldah district?
The sex ratio in Maldah district is 944 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Maldah district?
Maldah district has 6,09,040 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 3,12,340 are boys and 2,96,700 are girls. The child sex ratio is 950 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Maldah district?
Out of the total population of 39,88,845, 15,37,847 people (38.6%) are engaged in work activities in Maldah district.