Kolkata
District in WEST BENGAL
Kolkata District of WEST BENGAL has a total population of 44,96,694 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 23,56,766 are males while 21,39,928 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 44,96,694
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 79.8%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 908
- 🏙️ 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 7.55% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 933 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 908.
Total Children
3,39,323
7.55% of population
Boys
1,75,564
51.7%
Girls
1,63,759
48.3%
Child Sex Ratio
933
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
📊 Population Density
Kolkata district has a population density of 24306 persons per sq. km, which is above the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 185 sq. km.
Density
24306
per sq. km
Total Area
185
sq. km
Total Population
44,96,694
Census 2011
Density Comparison
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Kolkata stands at 908 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 88.34% while female literacy is at 84.06%, showing a gender gap of 4.28%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 5.38% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.24% of total population in Kolkata.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 44,96,694, 17,95,740 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 39.93% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 87.79% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 12.21% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 15,76,419
- Marginal Workers
- 2,19,321
- Non-Workers
- 27,00,954
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 23,56,766 males (52.4%) and 21,39,928 females (47.6%) out of 44,96,694 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 35,88,137 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 88.34%, Female 84.06%, Overall %. Gender gap is 4.3%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kolkata district in WEST BENGAL?
Kolkata district in WEST BENGAL has a total population of 44,96,694 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 23,56,766 males and 21,39,928 females.
What is the literacy rate of Kolkata district?
The overall literacy rate of Kolkata district is N/A%. Male literacy is 88.34% and female literacy is 84.06%.
What is the sex ratio in Kolkata district?
The sex ratio in Kolkata district is 908 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Kolkata district?
Kolkata district has 3,39,323 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,75,564 are boys and 1,63,759 are girls. The child sex ratio is 933 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the population density of Kolkata district?
Kolkata district has a population density of 24306 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 185 sq. km.
What is the workforce participation in Kolkata district?
Out of the total population of 44,96,694, 17,95,740 people (39.9%) are engaged in work activities in Kolkata district.